Spiral Out Podcast

The next series of episodes are going too focus on the perception of pain with exercise. This episode is meant to introduce the topic and share some of our most painful workouts.    References for this episode:  1 -  https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00761.2009 2 -  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2013.00104/full 3 -  https://link.springer.com/article...

Our thoughts on the CrossFit Open and Quarter Final. What we thought about the events and layout. 

Brief overview of General Adaptation Syndrome and Fitness Fatigue Model. We then give examples of unforeseen events that have caused us to adjust training plan for clients.    References For This Episode: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Citation/2003/12000/The_Fitness_Fatigue_Model_Revisited__Implications.7.aspx   Chapter 3: http://tarbiatbadani.urmia.ac.ir/sites/tarbiatbadani.urmia.ac.ir/files/...

In this episode we discuss our view on periodization within CrossFit and in other sports.    Reference for this episode: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John_Kiely2/publication/285190238_Planning_for_physical_performance_the_individual_perspective/links/5a478575458515f6b055e402/Planning-for-physical-performance-the-individual-perspective.pdf

In this episode, we discuss how we think training should be designed while keeping in mind movement smoothness and complexity. Our training examples are focused around high-skill movements in CrossFit (Snatch, Butterfly Chest To Bar), and our thought process behind the progressions from beginner to elite athletes. We also provide examples of how loss in movement complexity can be observed within h...

In this episode we elaborate a little more on the topic of movement smoothness or complexity. We discuss very briefly how it is measured within studies, then give examples of how you see varying degrees of movement smoothness when watching low and high skill level athletes. Complexity of movement is used interchangeably with movement smoothness:  High Complexity = Smooth movements Low Complexity =...

Trying to explain movement smoothness can be difficult. It is more easily observed then it is articulated. "You know what it is when you see it". In this episode we introduce movement smoothness, differentiate movement efficiency versus movement smoothness, as well discuss how we came to this topic and why we find it interesting. 

In this episode we discuss some of the limitations that arise when trying to apply the Psychobiological Model to the sport of CrossFit and Fitness. We also elaborate on how we believe the Power Duration Relationship and the Psychobiological Model, when used synergistically, can help explain an individual's performance and competitive behavior in the sport of fitness. 

In the episode we elaborate on more variables included within the psychobiological model.  

In this episode we discuss motivation and how it fits into the psychobiological model when interpreting athletic performance. We also discuss Brehm's distinctions between potential motivation and motivational intensity (link below), and provide real examples of how they are displayed in CrossFit. Motivation is obviously an important factor in any athletic endeavor and we hope this episode offers a...

In this episode we talk about some of the outside factors that affect your sense of effort when training or competing. We elaborate on how sleep, nutrition, and life stress can alter the outcome of a given task from a purely psychological perspective. We also discuss how you can decrease your sense of effort by controlling some of these outside factors.

In this episode we discuss the Psychobiological Model as explained by Sam Marcora. How does one's physiology interplay with their psychology, and how does this affect the outcome? The next few episodes we will explain the Psychobiological Model in depth and how we think of the model when designing training. 

In this episode we take a look at variables and limitations when trying to use the Power-Duration theory to predict performance in CrossFit. If you haven't listened to the previous episodes on Power-Duration, you will want to go back before listening to this one. We also briefly hint at what our next episode will be about. 

In this episode we continue our discussion on the power duration relationship focusing on the concept of duty cycle. Duty cycle refers to a work to rest ratio that can be used to mathematically predict failure/fatigue at a given task. We then explain why we think this concept can be used when discussing pacing in CrossFit. 

In this episode Michael talks about the history of his fitness competition known as Outside The Box. The purpose of this episode was to explain how the competition came to be, as well as discussing the format that Michael uses to develop the events. 

In this episode we elaborate more on W' Prime and its relation to Critical Power. We also explain the test for finding Critical Power, as well as give a brief example on how we think about these terms when programming. We plan to give more examples and how to better design workouts using these concepts in a later episode.  If you would like to learn more, please refer to the study below: https://j...

In this episode we introduce the power-duration (PD) relationship. It is a broad explanation of how critical power/speed/torque is used to predict when someone will reach task failure at a given endurance task (cycling, running, etc.). This episode is only meant to serve as an introduction to the concept. In the next episode we will discuss ideas on how the PD relationship may relate to training a...

In this episode we talk about a common method of training in the the endurance community known as polarized training. We briefly explain what polarized training is and how it is defined. We then go on to discuss whether this method of training can be applied to designing training for the sport of fitness. If you would like to learn more about the topic, you can reference the link below:  https://w...

In this episode, we asked some people on why they left CrossFit to pursue other athletic endeavors. We also discussed the tendency to gravitate towards endurance sports when leaving, and possible reasons as to why. This topic was a difficult one to discuss as you may get a sense of that when listening.  Send questions to:  Spiraloutpodcast@gmail.com For information on coaching and fitness camps he...

This podcast contains listener submitted questions that were answered by Jason, Michael, Scott, and Tom. If you have questions that didn't covered please send those questions to:  Spiraloutpodcast@gmail.com For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to  https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: Spiraloutpodcast@gmail.com For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: Spiraloutpodcast@gmail.com For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: Spiraloutpodcast@gmail.com For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: Spiraloutpodcast@gmail.com For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: Spiraloutpodcast@gmail.com For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/