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Training Science Podcast

Paul Laursen & Martin Buchheit
Strength and Conditioning
Emotional Intelligence
Microdosing
Sports Science
High Performance Teams
Leadership In Sports
Endurance Training
Olympic Marathon Qualifier
Athletic Performance
Collaborate Sports
Career Development In Sports Science
Athlete Development
Recovery Strategies
Nutrition
Coaching Philosophy
Football Training Methodologies
Seville Marathon
Staff Development
Basketball
High-Intensity Interval 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 if you could predict your race before you even start?

In this episode, Ryan Cooper shares the story behind one of endurance sport’s most influential tools, Best Bike Split. With a background in electrical engineering and aerospace, Ryan saw ear... more

What if your biggest performance limiter isn’t your fitness, but your nervous system?

In this episode, Lawrence van Lingen shares a radically different lens on endurance performance, one that shifts the focus from traditional training metrics to fas... more

What actually drives performance in professional cycling, and how much of it is science versus experience?

In this episode, Dr David Bailey joins us to unpack over two decades of work across Olympic sport and WorldTour cycling. From talent identific... more

What can heart rate variability actually tell us about training, recovery, and long term health, and where do most people still get it wrong?

In this episode, Dr Greg Grosicki joins us to unpack the science and practical value of HRV, from what it r... more

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Recent Guests

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
JB Morin
Full professor, University of Saint-Etienne; sprint science researcher
University of Saint-Etienne
Episode: Top Episode Replay: Go Hard to Go Fast - New Age Sprint Training - With Prof. Dr. JB Morin & Dr Martin Buchheit
Dr. Guido Claessen
Sports cardiologist with expertise in cardiovascular adaptation to endurance training.
Belgium
Episode: Does Zone 1 Build a Stronger Heart Than HIIT? New MRI Data with Dr Guido Claessen & Prof Paul Laursen
Professor Guillaume Millet
Expert in endurance sports and neuromuscular fatigue
University of Burgundy
Episode: Fatigue, Durability, and Muscle Damage in Ultra Running with Prof Guillaume Millet and Prof Paul Laursen
Ken Nosaka
Professor in Exercise Science known for work on eccentric exercise and muscle soreness
Edith Cowan University
Episode: Episode 200 🎉 Eccentric Training, Muscle Soreness, and What Actually Drives Adaptation with Prof Ken Nosaka, Prof Paul Laursen & Dr Martin Buchheit

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 117 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 States2 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
    Ireland2 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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Sound quality can be variable at times, but content shines.
Great mix of guests and actionable takeaways.
Thoughtful, practical insights for coaches and athletes.
Solid balance between science and real-world coaching.

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

Apple Podcasts
#17
Finland/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#49
Sweden/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#234
Japan/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
The Science of Cycling: Marginal Gains, Talent ID, and What Actually Drives Performance with Dr David Bailey & Prof Paul Laursen
Q: How has the concept of marginal gains evolved in cycling?
The original concept of aggregation of marginal gains has evolved into a focus on weighted margins—identifying which elements contribute most to performance and allocating resources accordingly, including nutrition, psychology, and training methodologies.
Episode 200 🎉 Eccentric Training, Muscle Soreness, and What Actually Drives Adaptation with Prof Ken Nosaka, Prof Paul Laursen & Dr Martin Buchheit
Q: Can you define the repeated bout effect in this case and then discuss how long this effect can last?
The repeated bout effect is a phenomenon where one bout of eccentric exercise protects against muscle damage from subsequent bouts. It can last up to six months but may vary based on individual conditioning.
Episode 200 🎉 Eccentric Training, Muscle Soreness, and What Actually Drives Adaptation with Prof Ken Nosaka, Prof Paul Laursen & Dr Martin Buchheit
Q: What got you interested in eccentric exercise and then muscle damage? Where did it all start for you down that research path?
My interest started when I often got muscle soreness after hard training. I wanted to understand the causes and later discovered the relationship between muscle soreness and eccentric exercise.

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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. Lawrence van Lingen
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4. Dr. Greg Grosicki
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7. Dr. Guido Claessen
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