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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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For decades, lactate was viewed as a waste product associated with fatigue and declining performance. Today, a growing body of research paints a very different picture.

In this episode, sports scientist and researcher Aitor Viribay Morales explores ... more

What happens when you study people who have spent decades consistently running marathons?

In this episode, we sit down with researcher and multi marathoner Leo Lundy to explore what endurance athletes can teach us about healthy aging, longevity, and... more

What does it take to build a high performance culture inside elite European football?

In this episode, Martin sits down with Christian Clarup to discuss his journey from academy football in Denmark to leadership roles at FC Midtjylland, Sparta Pragu... more

What should endurance athletes actually eat before training? Does fasted training improve adaptation? And why do some athletes thrive on high carbohydrate intake while others perform better with less?

In this episode, Dr Jeff Rothschild joins the po... more

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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
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
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

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 121 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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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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Apple Podcasts
#109
New Zealand/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#142
Ukraine/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#162
Hong Kong/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Top Episode Replay: Desolving the Fat Mystery – Are Carbs History? - With Dr Phil Maffetone, Prof Tim Noakes & Prof Paul Laursen
Q: How should athletes think about glucose pools in practical terms before and during endurance events?
Maintain only as much carbohydrate as needed to keep blood glucose stable, possibly as low as about 10 grams per hour for some athletes, and focus on fat oxidation potential rather than stuffing the gut with carbohydrates.
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.

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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. Christian Clarup
2. Jeff Rothschild
3. Martin Buchheit
4. Chris Bishop
5. Arnar Larusson
6. Arnard Laursen
7. Darren Burgess
8. Ryan Cooper

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