Training Science Podcast

🧠 PHYSICS meets PERFORMANCE – AI, DATA & the FUTURE of SPORTS SCIENCE 🔬⚡ Stefano Andriolo didn’t start in the gym — he started in STRING THEORY 📈💥 In this mind-bending episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Stefano dive deep into the intersection of physics, data science, and elite performance: 💡 From THEORETICAL PHYSICS to real-world ENDURANCE performance  📊 DFA Alpha 1 &a...

Top Episode Replay From a technology nerd, sailor and entrepreneur, to coaching the world’s fastest triathletes and chasing sub 7 hours for the Ironman distance - that’s just the start of our next guest’s bio! In this episode, we hear from leading Norwegian coach, Olav Aleksander Bu. Olav goes into great detail into his unique personal upbringing and background in technology, farming, sport and en...

Top Episode Replay: Designing HIIT workouts isn’t just about the session you put down on paper. You need to first know the important basics of WHY you are doing them, and this relates critically to the CONTEXT! The impact of TIME ⏱️, INTENSITY 🔥 or HOW OFTEN 🖩, you do them is often ignored or forgotten, and these factors need to be implemented in line with CONTEXT (see Episode 1). But can’t you j...

🧬 TRAINING INTENSITY, VO2 MAX & THE ART OF ADAPTATION ⚡💡 From tennis coach to top researcher, Juan Murías brings a unique lens to the science of exercise 🚴‍♂️📈 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Juan dive deep into the mechanics of VO2 max, training intensity, and the real-world implications of sports science: 🎾 A personal journey from the court to the lab  🔥...

Thomas Losnegard from Olympiatoppen reveals why a small country can produce massive results in elite sport 🏔️🥇 On this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Thomas explore the secret ingredients behind Norway’s dominance in winter sports: 🤝 A culture of COLLABORATION & knowledge exchange  🧠 Athlete MINDSET, perceived exertion & pacing strategies  📊 Data-led EVOLUTION in c...

🥑 RETHINKING NUTRITION in ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE 💥🧠 Tim Noakes & Phil Maffetone aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo — especially when it comes to CARBS, FAT, and FUELING the brain 🧬 In this thought-provoking episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Tim & Phil dig into what REALLY fuels performance: 🔥 How FAT OXIDATION supports endurance when carbs run low  🧠 Why the BRAIN—...

💥 RETHINKING REHAB & PERFORMANCE with Motorized Resistance 🚀 From physio frustrations to PERFORMANCE tech! Ola Eriksrud walks us through the evolution of 1080 Motion and why it’s CHANGING the game in both training and rehab 🧠💪 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Ola explore how isokinetics, motorized resistance, and smarter load & velocity control are...

⚽ SPORTS SCIENCE in ELITE FOOTBALL – Building TRUST with DATA 📊🔥 Carlos Del Barrio of Atlético Madrid isn’t just crunching numbers — he’s building RELATIONSHIPS that drive performance 🚀 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Carlos explore what REALLY matters in sports science: 💡 Internships, passion, and the winding road to a dream job  🤝 Trust, communicati...

TOP EPISODE REPLAY: What is the MEANING & ROLE of RUNNING 🏃‍♀️ in FOOTBALL?!  Raymond Verheijen wants you to understand that you need to FIRST build a basic outline of the CORE factors that make the game of football happen - and RUNNING is just a symptom ✅ of EVERYTHING else you do in football. In the 99th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin and Raymon discuss: ⭕ Football FITNES...

⚙️ METHODOLOGY OVER TECH – Smart TRAINING with Limited RESOURCES 💡🔥 Mladen Jovanović @physical_prep says you DON’T need all the bells and whistles to coach like a PRO. It’s about applying the RIGHT methodology, not just following the latest gadget 💪📊 In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch and Mladen dive into what it takes to deliver elite-level prep—no matter...

💪 TRAINING SCIENCE, NUTRITION & FEMALE ATHLETE HEALTH 👩‍🔬🧬 Dr Tony Boutagy brings DECADES of experience to the mic – from triathlon dreams to coaching elite athletes, and now, helping women thrive through ALL stages of life 💥 In this episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Tony go deep on how to optimize training, nutrition, and mindset – especially for women navigating complex...

🔥 KETO & FASTED RIDING = PERFORMANCE CLARITY? 🧠💪 Sean Sekonofsky @sean_sako didn’t just change his fuel—he changed his life. From fatigue and fibromyalgia to nearly 100,000 km in the saddle 🚴‍♂️, his journey into a ketogenic, fasted lifestyle is as bold as it is controversial. In this week’s Training Science Podcast, Paul and Sean go deep on:  🚫 "Super fuel" myths — carbs might...

Top Episode Replay  2x Olympic Gold Medalist, Triathlete extraordinair Alistair Brownlee 🏆.  As a 15-year old, Alistair Brownlee got a physiology book from his father 📖. Influence from that book and his coaches helped Alistair go on to become one of the greatest triathletes in recent years. Yet he is modest as they come and attests much of his success to the “boring”💤 parts of training - traini...

💥 Dr. Andrea Zignoli wants you to understand that Workout Reserve is not just another performance metric—it’s a breakthrough in how we track and interpret what athletes can actually do in real time. In Part 2 of this deep-dive on the Training Science Podcast, Andrea and Paul explore why traditional models like W′ fall short, and how Workout Reserve offers a more flexible, mechanical (not physiolo...

💥 AI in COACHING & TRAINING – Revolutionizing Performance 🚀 Dr. Andrea Zignoli wants you to understand that before AI can be useful in coaching and training, modelling must come first. In Episode 157 of The Training Science Podcast, Andrea returns to unpack how models like Critical Power, Banister TRIMP, and HRV response curves provide the structure AI needs to make smart, adaptable decision...

🏋️‍♂️ REHAB. PERFORMANCE. NEUROCOGNITION. 🧠⚡ Bram Swinnen @xxx knows that training isn’t just about movement—it’s about QUALITY, INTENSITY & ADAPTATION 🔥! In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Bram dive into: 🔬 Why ECCENTRIC TRAINING is a POWERFUL base for performance;  📊 The role of VELOCITY LOSS THRESHOLDS in training & rehab;  🧠 How NEUROCO...

🏋️‍♂️ STRENGTH ⚡ ENDURANCE 🏃‍♂️—FINDING THE BALANCE! Training for HYROX and hybrid sports? Dr Dan Plews wants you to understand that you CAN become TOO STRONG or TOO ENDURANCE-FOCUSED. The key? OPTIMIZING your training mix 🔥! In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Dan @theplews  dive into:  ⚖️ The ART of balancing STRENGTH & ENDURANCE for peak perform...

🚀 MONITOR. MEASURE. ADAPT. 💪🏉 Dr Shaun McLaren @Shaun_McLaren1  knows that tracking TRAINING LOAD and SUBMAXIMAL TESTING isn’t just about numbers—it’s about OPTIMIZING ATHLETE PERFORMANCE 📊🔥! In the latest episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin @mart1buch & Shaun dive into: 📉 Why the SIMPLEST metrics often provide the BEST insights; ⚖️ BALANCING training load & training effe...

Get OUTSIDE your COMFORT and EXPERTISE zone 💥! Dave Carolan wants you to understand that it is essential to not “just” be a specialist, but you also need to be GENERALIST! Help out, LEARN more, and contribute as much as you can 🙏! In the 153rd episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Dave discuss: 🌟 MARKETING yourself in the NEW world of sports careers; 🔎🌐 Spezialisation VS broad...

You are FIT! BUT are you HEALTHY 🤔?! Dr Philip Prins wants you to understand that there is MORE ❤️ than “just” performance in being an athlete. In the LONG-TERM you NEED to consider your metabolic health, which THEN will transfer into more performance improvements. You might not get there this quarter or year, but you will in the long run 💯! In the 152nd episode of The Training Science Podcast,...

It takes A LOT to get precise information for MOVEMENT QUALITY - don’t get bogged down in your own bias 🙅🏻 ! Dr Enda King wants you to understand that kinetic and kinematic analysis, as well as motor control training is an ITERATIVE 🔄 process that requires a MULTI-disciplinary approach. Make sure to avoid getting too “focused”! In the 150th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin &...

It takes A LOT to get precise information for MOVEMENT QUALITY - don’t get bogged down in your own bias 🙅🏻 ! Dr Enda King wants you to understand that kinetic and kinematic analysis, as well as motor control training is an ITERATIVE 🔄 process that requires a MULTI-disciplinary approach. Make sure to avoid getting too “focused”! In the 150th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin &...

DELAYING on-pitch rehab for BETTER 🤩 on-pitch rehab?! Fillipo Picinini wants you to understand that a DETAILED & specific 🎯 movement RELEARNING programme that starts EARLY in ACL rehab can help INCREASE 🔝 the load that a player can tolerate on the pitch once they get to it - which might be slightly later.  In the 149th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Martin & Fillipo discuss:...

Simulate, train & PRACTICE with all 🔎 LOAD combinations! Peter Christensen & Magnus Ditlev want you to understand that swimming 🏊 before biking in a triathlon is a SIGNIFICANT part that cannot be underestimated - the same goes for everything else that can potentially cause any type of fatigue 🥱 In the 148th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Peter & Magnus discuss: 😴 FA...

ECCENTRIC training is SO MUCH MORE than just lifting heavy weights! Marcin Lipski wants you to understand ECCENTRIC muscle actions are VERY different from their concentric counterparts. Plus, there are HEAPS of decelerations in practice. Yet, we have not approached it in a UNIQUE and ECCENTRIC-ONLY way in training. Try it! In the 147th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Marcin dis...