Oxidative Potential Podcast
Everyone wants to get the most out of their training efforts and time, but everyone responds differently to training intervention. Host’s Phil Batterson and Matthew DesRoches breakdown sport performance research and protocols, as well as interviewing top researchers, experts, and coaches in the field to help athletes and coaches further succeed. Whether it’s running, cycling, triathlon, crossfit, etc. there are methods that can serve to clearly define what types of training is best suited for the athlete, and how to make the most out of their training efforts.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2022
#52 - Crossfit Physiological & Performance Testing
Phil and Matt discuss the ins and out of performance and physiological testing for crossfit. The pro's and cons of various tests, how to blend performance and physiological testing together to get a …
#53 - Kolie Moore - Endurance Essentials, Ergogenic Effects, Endurance Profiles
Today’s show is a shared podcast episode between myself and Kolie Moore. Kolie is well known cycling coach who hosts his own podcast called the empirical cycling podcast. Kolie is an absolute wealth …
#50 - Elite Endurance Performance
Phil and Matt wander down the road of discussing elite endurance performance, inspired by Phil's recent trip to the Kona Ironman with Moxy Monitor.
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#51 - Phil Bellinger - Muscle Fiber Typology Interactions w/ Endurance Training, Individualizing Endurance Interventions
Dr Bellinger is a young, emerging researcher with a track record in enhancing athletic performance through nutritional modulation and supplementation, and via manipulation of training. More recently,…
#49 - Marinus Petersen - Pillars of Endurance, Resilient Performance, Using Critical Interpretation, Psychological Adaptations
On the show in this episode is Marinus Peteresen of kilowatt coaching. Marinus is the 2021 Welsh Road Race Champion who rides for the Nopinz Motip Race Team. On this episode there is a wide selection…
#48 - Sport Psychology Part 2
In part two of the sport psychology episode, Phil and Matt continue their discussion on a sport psychology review paper.
Paper Discussed:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/216598350_A_systematic…
#47 - Jacob Tober - Velocity Based Training for Performance, Autoregulatory Methods
On the show in this episode is Jacob Tober. Jacob Tober is the Head of Research and Education at Metric, a revolutionary Velocity Based Training (VBT) app. Metric enables lifters and coaches to accur…
#46 - Sport Psychology Part 1
Phil and Matt discuss a sport psychology review paper, along with laying out the field of sport psychology, various interventions used with high success, etc.
Paper Discussed:
https://www.researchgate.…
#44 - Polarized vs Pyramidal Training
Phil and Matt discuss the research and topic of training intensity distribution. What are the factors between sport, athlete, training history, current physiology, etc.
Papers Discussed:
Polarized and …
#45 - James Spragg - The Physiology of Durability, Testing Fatigue Resistance, The Fourth Endurance Parameter
On today's episode is James Spragg. James has coached athletes who have won European and World Championship medals and more than 20 national titles. He is also a PhD candidate at the University of Ca…
#42 - Tapering: How to Find Peak Fitness
Phil and Matt discuss all things tapering and how to show up at your best come race/competition day.
Paper Discussed:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232700861_Tapering_for_competition_A_revi…
#43 - Sebastian Zeller - Performance Engineering, Lactate, Balance of Coaching & Physiology
Today on the show is Sebastian Rösler. Sebastian co-founder of ProAthletes, and lives his passion for endurance sports and sports science every day. In addition to his work as a trainer for professio…
#41 - Ed Maunder - Fatigue Resistance A.K.A Durability, Physiology & Performance
On the show today is Ed Maunder. Ed is an exercise physiologist with expertise in metabolic responses to endurance exercise, and metabolic adaptations to endurance training. Ed is a Lecturer in the S…
#40 - Durability (A.K.A Fatigue Resistance)
Phil and Matt discuss the hot topic of durability(A.K.A. fatigue resistance), which has been proposed as the 4th endurance parameter. They dig into the components that make up fatigue resistance, and…
#38 - Cross Training in Endurance Sport: Running, Cycling, and Swimming
Phil and Matt discuss the effects of cross training for endurance sport ie: cycling for running fitness or maintenance. They also discuss the differences in naive physiology to running, swimming, and…
#39 - Marco Altini - HRV for Performance, Utilization of HRV for Global Stress Load, Advanced Applications of HRV
Marco Altini, has a PhD in Data Science and an MSc in Human Movement Sciences and High-Performance Coaching. He is the founder of HRV4Training and a passionate runner.
Links to Marco
Twitter: https://…
#36 - Strength Training and Plyometrics for Running Performance
Phil and Matt discuss all thing various forms of physical preparation for improving running performance. They lay out the science, the protocols, and how one may tweak those to suit their own specifi…
#37 - Zach Bitter - Ultra Endurance Training Approaches, RPE, Psychological Coordination, Cold Water Immersion
On today's episode is ultramarathon runner and coach Zach Bitter. He held world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run. Bitter claimed both records with his performance during the S…
#33 - Weight Training for Cycling Performance
Phil and Matt discuss weight training for cycling performance. They dig into various protocols in the research, the limitations, managing total training volume, and many other specifics surrounding r…
#35 - Jérôme Simian - Performance Engineering, Cueing & Intention, Training Philosophy, Biomechanical Compensation
On today’s episode is Jérôme Simian. Jérôme is a physical preparation specialist out of Lyon, France. He coaches Kevin Mayer, the world record holder in the decathlon, along with many other successfu…