Ten Minute Tips #77: How Not To Break Up With Your Bike This Season
In this episode of the Empirical Cycling Podcast, host Kolei Moore and coach Gidamina dissect why many cyclists hit a motivational and performance slump around May‑July, often feeling like they’re "breaking up" with their bike. They explain that cumulative fatigue from long‑term training, unnoticed bad habits (like poor sleep, nutrition, or creeping intensity), and life stressors combine to erode performance. The coaches stress the importance of periodization, balanced training that mixes structured work with fun, unstructured rides, and regular rest, highlighting how a well‑timed break can actually boost fitness. Gidamina draws on her coaching experience to show how personalized plans and honest communication with a coach can keep riders motivated and sustainable throughout the season.
Ep 378 - Social Media Protein Debates
In this episode Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms dissect a heated Instagram debate about the upper limit of protein intake, focusing on a claim that 1.6 g/kg body weight is the ceiling for benefits. They walk through the underlying meta‑regression...
355. Summary: Is Your Running Form Healthy or Hurting? - Life Extension
In this episode of Live Forever-ish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal Gossard talk with movement expert Jay Grunke about running form and footwear. Grunke advocates for minimalist and barefoot running, arguing that modern “super shoes” with thick heels and...
Ep 377 – MRV/MAV, Diet Breaks & Refeeds
In this episode Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms dive deep into the evolving concepts of Minimum Recoverable Volume (MRV) and Maximum Adaptive Volume (MAV), clarifying how modern research has merged these ideas and redefined recovery for hypertrophy. They discuss...
Marius Bakken on the Norwegian Method: Double Threshold, Lactate Control, and Muscle Tone
In this episode, former Olympian Marius Bakken explains the Norwegian Method, focusing on double‑threshold training, precise lactate monitoring, and the concept of muscle tone as a tool for balancing load and recovery. He draws on lessons from legendary coaches like...
Part 3: The Art and Science of Peaking
In this third installment of their "Peaking" series, coaches Steve Magnus and John Marcus dissect the elusive concept of peaking, arguing that it’s less about a magical performance boost and more about eradicating fatigue while preserving fitness. They emphasize the...
Coaching Successfully Series Part 2: Defining Your Training Approach
In this second episode of the Coaching Successfully series, Steve Magnus and Jonathan Marcus discuss the pitfalls of both overly vague and overly rigid training philosophies, emphasizing the need for a balanced, adaptable approach. They explore how environmental factors—such as...
BONUS: Stronger Culture - The Protein Ceiling: Real or Not a Needle Mover? (Ft Eric Helms & Steve Hall)
In this bonus episode, Eric Helms and Steve Hall discuss the role of caffeine—particularly diet sodas like Pepsi Max—in bodybuilding routines, debating optimal timing, dosage, and its impact on performance and sleep. They critique popular “science communicator” advice that discourages...
STRESS, SLEEP, AND STRATEGIC STRENGTH
In this episode of A Better Peace, Colonel Kurt Brooker discusses the critical role of sleep, stress, and recovery for warfighters, highlighting how chronic sleep deprivation undermines health and readiness. He explains the physiological differences between deep and REM sleep,...
Why This Pro Triathlete Quit Her Job to Hike the Appalachian Trail with Katie “Sunrise” Lance (BPR #355)
In this episode of Backpacker Radio, civil engineer turned pro triathlete Katie “Sunrise” Lance recounts qualifying for Kona on her first Ironman while juggling 20‑hour training weeks and a 12‑hour night shift at the Tennessee Valley Authority. She describes the...
#390 ‒ AMA #84: Family Health History, Preventing Heart Disease, Metabolic Health, Strength Training Efficiency, Dementia Risk Reduction, NAD Supplements,...
In this brief AMA preview, Dr. Peter Atiyah tackles a wide‑range of practical health questions, from building a useful family health history and its role versus genetic testing, to why heart disease remains under‑prevented despite available tools. He discusses the...
Watts Doc #63: Confronting Uncertainty In Training And Data
In this episode, host Coley Moore and coach Gita Minas explore the inherent uncertainty in athletic training and how coaches can use data and experience to make better predictions. They critique the "algorithmic" mindset that promises guaranteed results, arguing instead...
Ep 373 - Does Bone Predict Hypertrophy?
In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms discuss the challenges of returning to training after long-term detraining and injury, emphasizing the importance of habit formation and auto‑regulation. They explore whether bone geometry can predict muscle...
Ten Minute Tips #76: Building Race Fitness
In this episode of the Empirical Cycling Podcast, host Coley Moore and coach Gidaminas break down the transition from a general aerobic build phase to race‑specific fitness. They compare generic endurance work—like FTP intervals and sweet‑spot rides—to the nuanced, discipline‑specific...
Running: Will It Wreck Your Body?
In this episode of Science Versus, hosts Akedi Foster-Keys and senior producer Meryl Horn examine the science of running, focusing on injury risk, optimal training progression, and the physiological benefits of the activity. They cite research showing that about half...