In this week’s potluck, we discuss our favorite ways to approach training in January, practical weight management tips after the holidays, and what to consider when trying a new endurance sport.
Making a mid-season assessment of your training, and effectively modifying it (if needed), takes skill and confidence. We discuss how to do it, particularly when it comes to structure, recovery, limited time, and top-end form.
Dr. Stephen Seiler shares his current research involving new tools, breathing techniques, heart rate variability, and… beer!
The season is coming to a close and as our hosts help their athletes through these final weeks, there are a few questions that are coming up for both athlete and coach.
Dr. Stephen Seiler discusses the distinction between overtraining, overreaching, and burnout.
In this episode we learn about the inception of the polarized method, and we discuss Dr. Seiler’s current research on the all-important aerobic threshold.
Your training is done. It’s only a few days to your big event. This is when many athletes unravel months of training with a few bad choices. Top coach Neal Henderson discusses with us how to avoid the pitfalls and get the most out of those final days.