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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
Athletica
Athlete Development
ACL Rehabilitation
Endurance Performance
Coaching Philosophy
Injury Prevention
Carbohydrates
Heat Training
Menstrual Cycle

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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Recent Guests

Aitor Viribay Morales
Researcher/physiologist focused on exogenous lactate and energy metabolism
Basque Country / Lab founder
Episode: Lactate Reimagined: From Fuel to Signal With Dr Aitor Viribay Morales and Prof Paul Laursen
Leo Lundy
PhD researcher at Trinity College Dublin focusing on multi-marathoners
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Can Running Marathons Help You Age Better? Insights from Multi Marathoners with Leo Lundy and Prof Paul Laursen
Christian Clarup
Head of Performance with experience at Sparta Prague, Midtjylland, Wolfsburg, and the Danish National Team
Elite European football clubs
Episode: What Elite Football Teams Get Right About Speed, Power, and Performance with Christian Clarup and Dr Martin Buchheit
Jeff Rothschild
Sports nutritionist, data scientist, endurance athlete
EatSleep.Fit / Academic research
Episode: Nutrition Myths, Fasted Training, and Individual Responses with Dr Jeff Rothschild and Prof Paul Laursen
Marius Bakken
Two-time Olympian, author of The Norwegian Method Applied
Norwegian Method Applied / Medical physician
Episode: The Norwegian Method Applied: From Threshold Training to Muscular Status, with Dr Marius Bakken and Prof Paul Laursen
Martin Buchheit
Co-founder of HIIT Science, researcher and practitioner
HIIT Science
Episode: We Built the HIIT Science Taxonomy on Logic. Now We Have the Data. With Dr Martin Buchheit and Prof Paul Laursen
Chris Bishop
Episode: From Screening to Reality What Asymmetry Really Tells Us with Dr Chris Bishop and Dr 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

Hosts

Paul Laursen
Host of Training Science Podcast; co-host; linked with HIIT Science / Athletica
Martin Buchheit
Host of Training Science Podcast; co-host; co-founder of HIIT Science

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 122 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

Listeners Say

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Engaging, practical science for coaches and athletes.
Broad mix of scientists, athletes, and entrepreneurs; insightful and rigorous.
Quality guests and practical takeaways; sound quality varies for some episodes.
High value for applied training science; sometimes critical on sensational titles.

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#192
Italy/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#199
Hong Kong/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#234
Ukraine/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Norwegian Method Applied: From Threshold Training to Muscular Status, with Dr Marius Bakken and Prof Paul Laursen
Q: What is the role of strength training within this framework?
Strength training can be incorporated but is risky because it can raise muscle tone and potentially reduce elasticity if not carefully scheduled. If used, place it after the hardest sessions and ensure easy running days predominate to recover elasticity and maintain muscular state for the next quality session.
The Norwegian Method Applied: From Threshold Training to Muscular Status, with Dr Marius Bakken and Prof Paul Laursen
Q: How should recreational runners apply these ideas in practice?
Start safely with sub-threshold intensity, keep most easy days truly easy (often under 70% of max heart rate), and limit hard days to one weekly threshold session with a couple of sub-threshold sessions. Focus on accurate intensity control during threshold work and maintain muscular balance through easy running and mindful rest rather than heavy strength programming early on.
The Norwegian Method Applied: From Threshold Training to Muscular Status, with Dr Marius Bakken and Prof Paul Laursen
Q: What is the core concept of the Norwegian Method Applied and how do you monitor it in training?
The core concept centers on muscle tone, elasticity, and stiffness as the neuromuscular state that conditions endurance performance. Monitoring relies on palpation for practical assessment, and when possible, objective tools like myotone devices or elastography to gauge muscular load and stiffness, complemented by observing performance, recovery, and internal markers such as lactate during threshold work.
Nutrition Myths, Fasted Training, and Individual Responses with Dr Jeff Rothschild and Prof Paul Laursen
Q: So what should I eat before exercise when I'm planning a workout that's under 90 minutes versus over 90 minutes?
Under 90 minutes it largely doesn't matter; choose what works for you. Over 90 minutes, a decent carb-containing meal, or a light intake during the session, is sensible, with more aggressive fueling for high-intensity efforts and a willingness to eat during longer low-intensity rides.”,
Top Episode Replay: Desolving the Fat Mystery – Are Carbs History? - With Dr Phil Maffetone, Prof Tim Noakes & Prof Paul Laursen
Q: Does muscle glycogen availability determine performance during prolonged exercise?
Not principally; the body can sustain similar performance with low glycogen if blood glucose is managed and fat oxidation is optimized; the liver/glucose pool and insulin dynamics play critical roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Training Science Podcast

What is Training Science Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, evidence-driven show that brings cutting-edge training science to coaches, athletes, and practitioners. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into endurance physiology, HIIT taxonomy, data-driven performance, and real-world coaching applications, with guests ranging from university researchers to industry technologists. Notable strengths include rigorous, method-focused conversations, practical implications for training and monitoring, and episodes that bridge science with coaching realities. The format tends to emphasize actionable insights, critical evaluation of existing paradigms, and the intersection of physiology, technology, and performance. It likely appeals to professionals seeking to apply science in real-world t... more

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1. Aitor Viribay Morales
2. Leo Lundy
3. Christian Clarup
4. Jeff Rothschild
5. Marius Bakken
6. Martin Buchheit
7. Chris Bishop
8. Arnar Larusson

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