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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
High-Intensity Interval Training
Cycling
Athlete Development
ACL Rehabilitation
Endurance Performance
Athletica
Coaching Philosophy
Injury Prevention
Heat Training
Menstrual Cycle
Strength Training

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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Latest Episodes

What really happens to your neuromuscular system after different types of HIIT — and how do we know?

This episode does something we've been building toward for years: puts real data behind the HIIT Science taxonomy. Using low-frequency fatigue measu... more

Are asymmetries something we should actually be fixing… or just better understanding? Chris Bishop is an Associate Professor of Strength and Conditioning and one of the leading researchers in interlimb asymmetry, bringing years of work across perform... more

What if you could bring lab level physiology into every training session?

Arnar Larusson is the founder of Tymewear and is working to make breathing data accessible outside the lab, giving athletes real time insight into how their body is actually r... more

What does it take to build a career across the highest levels of sport and keep evolving along the way?

Jon Bartlett has worked across football AFL the NBA and Olympic cycling building a career shaped by curiosity adaptability and a constant drive t... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Bishop
Episode: From Screening to Reality What Asymmetry Really Tells Us with Chris Bishop and Martin Buchheit
Arnar Larusson
Co-founder and CEO of Tymeware
Tymeware
Episode: The Future of Training with Breathing Data with Arnar Larusson and Prof Paul Laursen
Arnard Laursen
Co-founder and CEO of Timeware
Timeware
Episode: Building a Global High Performance Career with Jon Bartlett and Dr Martin Buchheit
Darren Burgess
Director/Head of Performance roles in AFL and football clubs
Episode: Top Episode Replay: Strength or Not to Strength? Load or Not to Load? Monitor or Not to Monitor? A Worldwide Football Master Class - With Dr Darren Burgess and Martin Buchheit
Ryan Cooper
Systems thinker specializing in optimization for endurance performance
Zwift (current), Formerly Best Bike Split, Training Peaks, Amazon
Episode: How Math, Power Data, and Aerodynamics Changed Racing Strategy with Ryan Cooper & Prof Paul Laursen
Lawrence van Lingen
Movement specialist
Athletica (Ambassador)
Episode: You’re Training Hard—But Moving Poorly: The Missing Layer of Performance with Lawrence van Lingen & Prof Paul Laursen
Dr. David Bailey
Sport scientist and performance leader in professional cycling
NSN Cycling (current team); author of The Science of Cycling
Episode: The Science of Cycling: Marginal Gains, Talent ID, and What Actually Drives Performance with Dr David Bailey & Prof Paul Laursen
Dr. Greg Grosicki
From the Human Performance Research Group at Whoop
Whoop
Episode: The Physiology of Consistency: Why Stable Sleep and HRV Predict Health and Performance, with Dr Greg Grosicki & Prof Paul Laursen
Peter Reaburn
Professor of exercise science and former academic leader; master's athlete and researcher
Australian universities (Queensland University, Central Queensland University, Bond University)
Episode: Masters Athlete Training: Strength, Recovery, and Longevity with Prof Peter Reaburn & Prof Paul Laursen

Hosts

Martin Buchheit
Host of the Training Science Podcast; long-time researcher and practitioner in endurance sport; affiliated with Training Science Podcast and associated institutions.
Paul Laursen
Co-host of the Training Science Podcast; widely associated with applying training science in coaching and athlete development.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 118 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
    Italy2 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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bolsziboi
    Norway3 years ago
  • Selling

    Another product selling podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    yyggggddv
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Solid balance between science and real-world coaching.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building a Global High Performance Career with Jon Bartlett and Dr Martin Buchheit
Q: What role does real-time breathing data play in assessing durability during endurance events?
Real-time breathing data reveals how fatigue shifts thresholds and how efficiently an athlete can sustain work at a given intensity. As fatigue sets in, VT1/VT2 boundaries shift and ventilation patterns can indicate when performance may decline before heart rate or pace show a clear change.
Building a Global High Performance Career with Jon Bartlett and Dr Martin Buchheit
Q: How do VT1 and VT2 inform training decisions beyond traditional heart-rate zones?
VT1 and VT2 define physiological thresholds that reflect substrate use and metabolic stress; using ventilation data we can map zones that correspond to fat vs carbohydrate oxidation and adjust training intensity and duration accordingly, providing a more durable and tailored training plan than heart rate alone.
Building a Global High Performance Career with Jon Bartlett and Dr Martin Buchheit
Q: When did the idea for Timeware's approach to non-invasive ventilation monitoring begin, and what problem were you trying to solve?
The idea began after recognizing the gap between lab-measured ventilation data and what could be captured in the field. We wanted a wearable that could bring the lab-level insight of breathing patterns, ventilation, and stress signals into real-world training, facilitating truly individualized training outside the lab.
The Physiology of Consistency: Why Stable Sleep and HRV Predict Health and Performance, with Dr Greg Grosicki & Prof Paul Laursen
Q: Why is HRV-CV important, and how is it calculated?
HRV-CV measures the variability of HRV over seven days, standardized by dividing the standard deviation by the mean, and lower CV indicates more stable HRV, which is associated with better recovery and training readiness.
The Physiology of Consistency: Why Stable Sleep and HRV Predict Health and Performance, with Dr Greg Grosicki & Prof Paul Laursen
Q: What exactly is HRV, and why does it matter for training decisions?
HRV reflects autonomic nervous system balance and responsiveness, and it changes with training load, sleep, alcohol, and stress; its interpretation depends on context and day-to-day consistency, not just a single number.

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A practical, evidence-driven deep dive into training science with a focus on real-world application for athletes and coaches. Recent episodes span topics like aging and resistance training for master athletes, force-velocity and sprint profiling, cardiac adaptations to training loads, fatigue and neuromuscular durability, eccentric training and muscle soreness, nutrition strategies, AI-assisted coaching, and mental performance. The show often blends rigorous research with coaching realities, offering actionable takeaways on programming, monitoring, recovery, and performance optimization across endurance, sprint, and team sports. A standout characteristic is the consistent emphasis on bridging science and practice through practitioner-friend... more

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2. Arnar Larusson
3. Arnard Laursen
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5. Ryan Cooper
6. Lawrence van Lingen
7. Dr. David Bailey
8. Dr. Greg Grosicki

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