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
#34 - Mikael Eriksson - Triathlon Training Response and Intervention, Challenging Training Tradition, Human Factors in Training
Today on the show is Mikael Eriksson. Mikael is the Founder and Head Coach of Scientific Triathlon. You may also know him as the host of the well known podcast That Triathlon Show. He currently lives…
#32 - Jason Koop - Ultrarunning, Ultra Distance Performance Management, Endurance Training Parameters
On today's episode is ultrarunning coach, author, and podcast host Jason Koop. Jason has spent the last few decades coaching ultrarunning athletes. He has coached some of the best athletes in the spo…
#30 - Concurrent Training
Phil and Matt discuss the difference between concurrent training and supplemental training. Also, how to best organize various components of strength and endurance training to maximize adaptations.
Pa…
#31 - Dan Fichter - The Basis of Speed, Athletic Performance, Sensory/Perception Intervention
On the today's episode is Dan Fichter. Dan has been involved in strength and conditioning for well over 20 years, Wannagetfast became a reality in his garage in the early 2000s. With boots on the gr…
#28 - Robbie Bourke - Wholistic Performance, Athletic Development, Psychology, Trauma
On this is episode is Robbie Bourke. Robbie is the host of the well known podcast All Things Strength and Wellness. Robbie is a wealth of knowledge in many areas in health and performance, as well a…
#27 - Altitude Training for Performance
Phil and Matt discuss all things altitude training. Altitude camps, hypoxic generators, live high train high vs live high train low, and many other variations. They break down the cost benefit ratio,…
#29 - Phil Price - Hybrid Training/Concurrent Training, Managing Competing Adaptations, Physiology in Practice
Today on the show is Dr. Phil Price. Phil is a Senior Lecturer for BSc Strength and Conditioning Science and also lectures on the MSc S&C programme and the Masters of Research programme at St Mary’s …
#24 - Heat Training for Performance
Phil and Matt discuss the adaptations yielded from heat training and heat acclimatization. Included in the episode is best practices surrounding heat, and guidelines for incorporating heat training/a…
#26 - Will O'Connor - Carbohydrate Periodization in Endurance, Metabolic Flexibility, Performance Variables
On the show today is Dr. Will O'Connor Phd. Will and his group just recently published research surrounding carbohydrate interventions in endurance cycling, which we discuss in this episode. We discu…
#25 - Andrew Usher - Physiological Demands of Combat Sports, Sprint Interval Training, Weight Cutting, NIRS
On this episode is Andrew Usher. Andrew is performance specialist and sport scientist, who is currently doing his Phd work at Abertay University in the UK. Andrew is a pioneer in the realm of sports…
#22 - Derek M. Hansen - Speed Training, Athletic Development, Training Knowledge vs Training Wisdom, Sprinting Process
Derek is an International Sport Performance Consultant that has been working with athletes all ages and abilities in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. His coaching career started in Track …
#21 - Supplements: The Big Four
Phil and Matt discuss the big four when it comes to supplements. They break down mechanism of action, different protocols, and also when it may be best to take these supplements.
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#23 - Dr. Mike T. Nelson - Building a Resilient Athlete, Physiological Flexibility, Homeostatic Regulators,
Today on the show is Dr Mike T. Nelson. Mike has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He is also an adjunct professor and a member of the American Colle…
#18 - HRV for Training Intervention
Phil and Matt discuss the efficacy of using HRV for guiding training intervention. Topics also discussed are the history of HRV, its primary applications, which are not related to sport. Also, who is…
#20 - Björn Kafka - Training the Vo2Max and VlaMax, Long Term vs Short Term Approach, Performance Overhauling vs Fine Tuning
On the show today we have Björn Kafka. Björn is a high level cycling and endurance coach, who has coached multiple World and European champions. Through many years of hard work and programming he h…
#19 - Izzy Moore PhD - Running Gait, Shoe Selection, Running Economy, Biomechanical Strategies
Dr. Moore is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Medicine and joined the school in 2013 as a postdoctoral researcher and became a lecturer in 2015. Dr. Moore spent six years at the University of Exeter,…
#15 - Threshold Training
Phil and Matt discuss how do you train the thresholds? What does the research say? What are some considerations to take in when programming for threshold training? What should you pay attention to be…
#17 - John Kiely - Coordination, Performance, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Placebo,
On the show in this episode is John Kiely PhD. John is an absolute brilliant thinker in the realm of physical preparation. Currently holding position at the PE and Sports Science department of the Un…
#16 - Sean Seale - Zone 2, Training Models, Critical Power, Endurance Sport, Crossfit
On this episode is Sean Seale. Sean is the owner of Upside Strength where he coaches and consults for athletes and individuals in the health and fitness realm. He is also the host of the podcast Upsi…
#13 - Adarian Barr - Levers, Timing, Collisions, Shin Angle Change, Running, Sprinting
On the show today is speed & movement coach Adarian Barr. As a track & field coach Adarian has specialized in the mechanics that improve acceleration and speed. In this episode we talk all things goi…