Training Science Podcast

Paul Laursen & Martin Buchheit

Sports Science

Athletic Performance

Strength and Conditioning

Nutrition

Endurance Training

High Intensity Interval Training

Endurance Sports

Triathlon

Exercise Physiology

Cycling

High-Intensity Interval Training

Endurance Performance

Athletica

Athlete Development

ACL Rehabilitation

Strength Training

Coaching Philosophy

Injury Prevention

Hyrox

Load Management

Your hosts of the Training Science Podcast, Martin Buchheit and Paul Laursen, take a weekly deep dive into the real world application of training science in the trenches.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	238	Founded	5 years ago
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Does Strength Training Make Runners More Durable? With Dr Michele Zanini and Prof Paul Laursen

Does strength training make runners more durable? In Dr Michele Zanini's randomised trial, ten weeks of heavy strength and plyometric work twice a week improved running economy at the 90-minute mark and raised time to exhaustion at 95% VO2max by 35%,... more

6 Nov 2026 • 1 hr 9 min

Plews and Prof Ride Again: Fuelled or Fooled, Vagal Tanks, and Why Dan Went HYROX

Ten years ago Dan Plews and I did ten-minute geek-outs on Bevan McKinnon’s Fitter Radio as Plews and Prof. Back then we were the two guys drinking ketone ester out of a bottle marked “not for human consumption.” This week we got the band back togethe... more

30 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

From EXOS to Irish Rugby: The Art and Science of Better Coaching With Dr Nick Winkelman and Dr Martin Buchheit

What separates a good coach from a great one? Sometimes, it comes down to the words they use, the systems they build, and their ability to connect with athletes.

In this episode, Dr Nick Winkelman joins us to reflect on his journey from helping deve... more

23 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 16 min • Popular

The Science of HYROX Training and Performance With Dr Charlie Davids and Prof Paul Laursen

What does it actually take to become a faster HYROX athlete?

Dr Charlie Davids joins us to explore the physiological demands of HYROX, combining his research in muscle physiology and strength training with his own experience competing in the sport. more

17 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 11 min • Most popular

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Recent Guests

Dan Plews

Kona age-group record holder, Science Lead at Pillar Performance and co-author of an HRV book

Pillar Performance

Episode: Plews and Prof Ride Again: Fuelled or Fooled, Vagal Tanks, and Why Dan Went HYROX

Nick Winkelman

Head of Athletic Performance and Science at Irish Rugby and author of The Language of Coaching

Irish Rugby

Episode: From EXOS to Irish Rugby: The Art and Science of Better Coaching With Dr Nick Winkelman and Dr Martin Buchheit

Charlie Davids

Muscle physiologist at La Trobe University and HYROX researcher and competitor

La Trobe University

Episode: The Science of HYROX Training and Performance With Dr Charlie Davids and Prof Paul Laursen

Mattia Modonutti

Head of Performance, Inter Milan Youth Academy and Women's Team

Inter Milan

Episode: Building Better Players and Better Performance Systems With Mattia Modonutti and Dr Martin Buchheit

Yannick Sondermann

PhD student researching endurance performance determinants

KIT / German Sport University

Episode: Rethinking the Determinants of Endurance Performance With Yannick Sondermann, Dr Lars Schwalm and Prof Paul Laursen

Lars Schwalm

Endurance coach and medical-physiology researcher

Hamburg Medical School / Lab collaborator

Episode: Rethinking the Determinants of Endurance Performance With Yannick Sondermann, Dr Lars Schwalm and Prof Paul Laursen

Ted Polglaze

Olympian and sports scientist with extensive field hockey and team-sport experience

Episode: From VHS Tapes to GPS, Metabolic and Mechanical Power With Dr Ted Polglaze and Dr Martin Buchheit

Brad Culp

Author of The Norwegian Method; endurance sports journalist

Episode: Top Episode Replay: The Science Behind the Norwegian Method: Insights with Brad Culp & Prof Paul Laursen

Jørgen Melau

Researcher specializing in hypothermia and extreme endurance; head of Medical and Safety Team for the Norseman Extreme Triathlon

Norseman Extreme Triathlon

Episode: The Science of Cold Water and Extreme Endurance With Dr Jørgen Melau and Prof Paul Laursen

Hosts

Martin Buchheit

Co-host, researcher and practitioner focused on HIIT taxonomy, training science, and performance analytics.

Paul Laursen

Co-host, researcher and practitioner with focus on training load, nutrition strategies, and performance optimization.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings

Thank you
One of the best sport podcast i listen to !
I would like more on the psychology of coaching and learning
Apple Podcasts
5
goodmanFIT
Italy3 years ago
Weekly go-to podcast
The Training Science podcast is one of my weekly go to podcasts. I love how the hosts explore different areas of sports science through a lens of a coach. Many insightful conversations with legends in the sport sciences and coaching. As an athlete and a coach, I love to check in every week!
Apple Podcasts
5
Mila16!
United States3 years ago
Mr
One of the best shows about exercise training. Great variety of guests. Athletes, coaches, scientists, entrepreneurs. I have learned so much from this show!
Apple Podcasts
5
Realfilip97
Ireland3 years ago
Terrible sound quality
Title says it all
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2
Bolsziboi
Norway3 years ago
Selling
Another product selling podcast
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2
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United Kingdom3 years ago

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Overall, a scientifically rigorous show with practical coaching takeaways.

Guests range from world-class researchers to elite coaches, offering actionable insights.

Content is considered highly applicable to real-world training and performance planning.

Sound quality and host expertise are frequently praised, with occasional critiques of hype.

Some listeners feel the show sometimes leans toward sensational headlines.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#240	Italy/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#51	Ukraine/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#145	Finland/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#148	Norway/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#195	Hong Kong/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#195	Brazil/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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Plews and Prof Ride Again: Fuelled or Fooled, Vagal Tanks, and Why Dan Went HYROX

Q: Explain to us what happens when it's hot out, and now we're trying to push these really high doses. Why do you want to have less versus more?

Plews says heat increases overall stress and reduces carbohydrate oxidation efficiency. That can leave more carbohydrate unused and raise the risk of gastrointestinal distress, so fueling should be adjusted alongside pacing.

Plews and Prof Ride Again: Fuelled or Fooled, Vagal Tanks, and Why Dan Went HYROX

Q: What do you tell them? How do you work with your athletes? What's right? Because I know your experience, you're more of a 50 gram an hour for your Kona and your California, amazing performances. But then at the same time, you respect your athletes as well. You want your athletes to win. I know if they're going to win off a higher dose, you're going to give that to them. Where do you draw the line on the day-to-day work with your coach?

Plews says athlete belief, prior experience, fat oxidation and race conditions all matter. He generally starts athletes around 90 grams per hour, then adjusts up or down according to how they respond, and recommends considering lower intake in hot conditions.

From EXOS to Irish Rugby: The Art and Science of Better Coaching With Dr Nick Winkelman and Dr Martin Buchheit

Q: How do you choose coaching cues, and how much is too much?

Winkelman recommends separating general movement explanations from the specific cue, giving one main idea at a time, and assessing whether it helps the athlete. Coaches can repeat, refine or retire a cue and select from different cue types to suit the athlete and task.

From EXOS to Irish Rugby: The Art and Science of Better Coaching With Dr Nick Winkelman and Dr Martin Buchheit

Q: How did you end up in Ireland, given that you had not worked in rugby?

After a decade at EXOS, Winkelman wanted experience in a team environment. Irish Rugby's leadership saw his experience connecting EXOS facilities through shared systems as relevant to aligning the four provinces while preserving their autonomy.

The Science of HYROX Training and Performance With Dr Charlie Davids and Prof Paul Laursen

Q: And what did you do? What did you find?

Davids describes a pilot study in which eight HYROX athletes completed VO₂ max, lactate threshold, and running economy tests. Running speed at the second lactate threshold was the strongest predictor of overall race time, and it was also associated with station time.

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A practical deep-dive into training science with a focus on real-world application for coaches, athletes, and practitioners. Episodes commonly explore endurance physiology, training periodization, nutrition, data-driven monitoring, and the integration of new tech (wearables, breathing analytics) into training plans. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on actionable coaching insights, a healthy mix of high-profile experts and practitioners, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with evidence-based discussion. The show stands out for translating complex physiology into implementable strategies for everyday training and performance optimization, often weaving practical coaching takeaways with cutting-edge research.

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2. Nick Winkelman
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5. Yannick Sondermann
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