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 cross-country skiing
💻 AI's potential in building smarter performance environments
🌲 And yes… people actually roller ski to work

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#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #Olympiatoppen #NorwegianSports #WinterSports #VO2Max #EliteAthletes #CrossCountrySkiing #EnduranceTraining #HighPerformance #Collaboration #OutdoorLifestyle #SportsCulture #AIinSport #PacingStrategy #PerformanceCoaching #AthleteMindset #OlympicPerformance #KnowledgeExchange #AthleteDevelopment

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Today’s speakers:

Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/

Prof Thomas Losnegard https://www.nih.no/english/about/employees/thomasl/index.html

References:

Thomas’ X:

https://x.com/LosnegardThomas

Pacing for XC skiing:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39231491/

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🥑 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—not the body—often decides your limits
📉 The trouble with INSULIN and sugar addiction in modern diets

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#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #TimNoakes #PhilMaffetone #SportsNutrition #LowCarbHighFat #FatAdaptation #EndurancePerformance #GlucosePools #CarbohydrateDebate #FuelingTheBrain #InsulinResistance #SugarAddiction #MetabolicHealth #AthletePerformance #BrainPower #NutritionRevolution #ChallengingBeliefs #PerformanceFueling #EnergySystems

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Today’s speakers:

Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/

Dr. Phil Maffetone https://philmaffetone.com/

Prof. Tim Noakes https://x.com/LoreofRunning1

💥 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 reshaping how we:

📊 Monitor progress
🔁 Rehab injuries effectively
💥 AND boost performance in real-world sport

🎯 If you’re serious about getting athletes back FASTER, STRONGER, and SMARTER — this one is a must-listen.

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#TrainSmarter #1080Motion #RehabRevolution #PerformanceTraining #InjuryRecovery #StrengthTraining #Isokinetics #VelocityBasedTraining #Deceleration #MotorizedResistance #SportsScience #TechnologyInSports #LoadManagement #Rehabilitation #JumpMechanics #AthleteMonitoring

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/

Dr Ola Eriksrud https://www.linkedin.com/in/ola-eriksrud-97bb3533/

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⚽ 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, communication, and collaborating with coaches & athletes
📊 Using DATA to facilitate decisions, not dictate them
🧠 The power of CONTEXT in testing & injury prevention
📋 Why simplicity and respect are key in testing protocols

Carlos drops gold for ANYONE navigating the complex world of return-to-play, data analysis, and player development 🔥

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#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AtléticoMadrid #SportsScience #DataInSport #Physiotherapy #PerformanceMonitoring #InjuryPrevention #PlayerDevelopment #Communication #ReturnToPlay #TestingProtocols #SportsPerformance #Collaboration #CareerJourney #TrustTheProcess #ContextualData #Coaching #EliteSport

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/

Carlos Del Barrio https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-del-barrio-fern

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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 FITNESS and how works as a UNIT with everything else;

⚽ how RUNNING in football is the symptom and NOT the cause;

🏟 dealing with FOOTBALL SPECIFIC strategies for match day +1.

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/

Raymond Verheijen https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-verheijen-796194b0/

⚙️ 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 your tools:

🧠 Why method beats tech when designing training systems
⚖️ The complexities of fatigue, testing & skill development in combat and team sports
📈 How agile planning and communication with clubs support long-term athlete success
🔍 Why “performance models” are tools—not truths—to guide better decisions
🤼‍♂️ What it takes to track and build better fighters in an unpredictable environment

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#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #SportsScience #CombatSports #FatigueMonitoring #PerformanceModels #AthleteDevelopment #StrengthAndConditioning #AgileTraining #SmartCoaching #DataDrivenTraining #TrainingMethodology #BetterCoaching #PerformanceAnalysis

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Today’s speakers:

Dr Martin Buchheit https://martin-buchheit.net/

Dr Mladen Jovanović https://www.linkedin.com/in/mladenjovanovic

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💪 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 physiology 🧠💃

🔍 Why continuous glucose monitoring is a GAME CHANGER for understanding metabolic health
🏋️‍♀️ The vital role of strength training – especially post-menopause
🥦 Why “you can’t outrun a bad diet” still holds true
🧩 Individualized nutrition, insulin sensitivity & the evolving science of women’s health

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#TrainSmarter #WomensHealth #TrainingScience #StrengthTraining #BodyComposition #GlucoseMonitoring #InsulinResistance #ExerciseScience #AthleteCoaching #MenopauseSupport #CarbNeeds #TrainingIntegration #HIITScience #PerformanceCoaching #FemaleAthletes #EnduranceTraining

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Today’s speakers:

Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/

Dr Tony Boutagy https://www.tonyboutagy.com/

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🔥 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 not be the magic we think they are
🧂 The vital role of SALT in a low-carb diet
⚡️ How fasted training boosts clarity and performance

Join the FIELD study now. Fueling Influence on Endurance Load & Development (FIELD)—an athlete-led research initiative designed to uncover how different long-term dietary patterns relate to endurance performance, recovery, and adaptation.

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#TrainSmarter #KetogenicPerformance #FastedRiding #LowCarbAthlete #NutritionScience #CyclingLife #EnduranceTraining #HealthOptimization #PerformanceMindset #HIITScience #TrainingSciencePodcast

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Today’s speakers:

Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/

Sean Sakinofsky https://seansako.com/

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