Using ASR, Complex Systems & Fibre Typing to Elevate Team Sport Performance – With Dr. Carmen Colomer & Prof. Paul Laursen
How do we individualize athlete development in chaotic, high-contact sports like rugby and basketball? Dr. Carmen Colomer shares her science-backed system for unlocking performance 🔬🏉💥On this episode of the Training Science Podcast, Paul & Carmen dive into practical strategies for maximising physical preparation in team sport athletes, drawing from Carmen’s deep experience across the NBA, NRL, A-League, Super Rugby, and her PhD on tactical complexity in Rugby Union.🔥 What’s inside:🧠 Applying complex systems thinking to tactical analysis ⚡ Using Anaerobic Speed Reserve (ASR) to individualize conditioning 🧬 Profiling muscle fibre typology through field-based surrogate tests 🍽️ Linking nutrition and fibre type to body comp & metabolic health 🎯 Building coach relationships and navigating elite men’s sport as a female practitioner 👶 Balancing PhD life, pro sport… and a toddler—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AthleticaAI #ASR #AnaerobicSpeedReserve #MuscleFibreType #SportsScience #ComplexSystems #RugbyLeague #RugbyUnion #NRL #TacticalAnalysis #TeamSportConditioning #NutritionStrategy #HighPerformance #WomenInSport #Physiology #PerformanceScience #CoachDevelopment #AthleteProfilingToday’s speakers:🎙️ Prof. Paul Laursen – https://www.paullaursen.com🎙️ Dr. Carmen M. E. Colomer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-colomer/References: 📄 A qualitative study exploring tactical performance determinants from the perspective of three Rugby World Cup coaches – https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541231170842
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From Breath Science to Peak Running Performance — With Dr Eric Harbour & Prof Paul Laursen
BREATH TO PERFORM – SCIENCE‑BACKED TOOLS FOR FASTER RUNNING Dr Eric Harbour didn’t start with pace — he started with RESPIRATORY LIMITERS In this lung‑expanding episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Eric translate cutting‑edge breathing research into everyday coaching gold: When your LUNGS, not your LEGS, hit the wall — spotting respiratory choke‑points Nasal vs. mouth breathing — why, when & how to switch gears Locomotor‑respiratory coupling (LRC) — syncing steps and breaths for efficiency CO₂‑tolerance drills & apnea sets — building calm under metabolic fire The “Breath Tools” framework — practical progressions you can use tomorrow—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AthleticaAI #BreathingScience #BreathTools #RunningPerformance #NasalBreathing #CO2Tolerance #LocomotorRespiratoryCoupling #EnduranceTraining #SportsScience #DataDrivenTraining #CoachingScience #CriticalThinking #ScienceMeetsSportToday’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen – https://www.paullaursen.com/Dr Eric Harbour – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericharbour/Reference discussed:Harbour et al. “Breath Tools: A synthesis of evidence‑based breathing strategies to enhance human running.” Frontiers in Physiology (2022). https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.813243/full
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Top Episode Replay: CARBS, FATS, SALTS & BRAINS - with Professor Tim Noakes and Paul Laursen
Top Episode Replay What is the MINIMAL amount of carbs 🍬 that you NEED for ENDURANCE?! WHAT IF taking >= 60g of carbs per hour COMPLETELY STOPS your liver GLUCOSE production 😱?Prof. Tim Noakes wants you to understand that for long endurance efforts you simply do NOT NEED❌ massive amounts of EXOGENOUS carbohydrates. There is a minimal amount of carbs that you need to continuously SUPPLEMENT every couple of hours to tell your BRAIN 🧠 that you are ok - otherwise, you got FAT!In the 77th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Tim discuss:🧠 what the central governor theory is & how it applies in the field nowadays;🍞 the MINIMUM amount of CARBS you actually need to perform at your best;🧂 to SALT or NOT TO SALT during exercise?!_____________________ 👉 EXTENDED:🏆 40% SUMMER SALE 🏆✅ ALL the courses with IN-DEPTH & SPECIFIC HIIT details & workouts✅ SPECIFIC courses about the MYSTERIOUS ANAEROBIC zone, SPRINTS or HEALTH✅ SPORT SPECIFIC mini-courses that HIGHLY FOCUS on YOUR SPORT🚀 USE CODE:TSP40https://hiit-science.thinkific.com/collections/courses 🚀_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Prof. Tim Noakes https://thenoakesfoundation.org _____________________ References:Other The Noakes Foundation channels:https://www.facebook.com/thenoakesfoundation/ https://twitter.com/TheNoakesF http://bit.ly/2tBjSSN Nutrition Network:https://nutrition-network.org _____________________
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From Theoretical Physics to Sports Performance - With Dr Stefano Andriolo & Prof Paul Laursen
🧠 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 & ventilatory thresholds — measuring what matters 🤖 AI’s potential to TRANSFORM sports research & athlete development—#TrainingSciencePodcast #HIITScience #AthleticaAI #SportsScience #DataDrivenTraining #DFAAlpha1 #VentilatoryThresholds #AIInSport #TheoreticalPhysics #TriathlonTraining #PerformanceMetrics #AthleteProfiling #CoachingScience #CriticalThinking #ScienceMeetsSport_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Dr Stefano Andriolo https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefano-andriolo-70925b146/ _____________________ References:Non-linear heart rate & Cycling power:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39065866/ _____________________
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Top Episode Replay: Why Are the Norwegians Dominating Triathlon? Asking Questions & Systematically Looking For Answers with Olav Aleksander Bu
Top Episode ReplayFrom 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 entrepreneurship and how he combined this experience alongside the development of a TEAM culture that has put the Norwegian program at the forefront of triathlon. There is so much to absorb in this EXTRA LONG 2 hour episode, especially after coming off Kristian Blummenfelt’s recent win at the St. George Ironman World Championships. The conversation includes detailed insight into different types of training for the Norwegian triple powerhouse that is dominating triathlon currently. In the 21st episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul and Olav have an in-depth conversation into how an athletes' profile can be very different from one athlete to the next, and therefore requires a highly individualized approach (that changes over time!). They also go into the evolution of high-end exercise science methods for chasing long-term improvements, as well as the relentless application of “the right” technology for the athletes.Fancy TRIATHLON and would like to implement sophisticated HIIT like Olav and his team? ➡️➡️ https://hiit-science.thinkific.com/bundles/science-application-of-hiit-triathlon ⬅️⬅️➡️➡️ https://athletica.ai/ ⬅️⬅️_____________________ Today’s speakers:Prof. Paul Laursen https://www.paullaursen.com/ Olav Alexander Bu https://www.linkedin.com/in/olav-bu/ _____________________
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