Our hosts at Fast Talk don’t always have the time to go over the details of studies and research mentioned in our usual episodes—which is where our Nerd Lab series comes in. We go in-depth on new studies, researchers, and relevant bodies of work in sport science to help you understand the context and concepts better.
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Dr. Edward Coyle was a pioneer in figuring out how endurance athletes adapt and defining what attributes—such as efficiency and fuel utilization—are most important to perform at the highest levels.
In the early days of interval training research, it was hard not to come across the name of Dr. Véronique Billat who shaped much of our current understanding of interval training.
We dive into the extensive work of Dr. George Brooks, one of the preeminent exercise physiologists of our time. His work revolutionized our understanding of lactate and health.
We dive into the work of Dr. John Hawley – he has produced many seminal studies and papers in exercise science since the 1990s. Today, we wilk look at a few of his key papers on carbohydrates and how we adapt.
We cover some of the seminal research from Dr. Laursen on high-intensity interval training and dehydration.
In this special Nerd Lab episode, we focus on three recent studies published by Dr. Bent Ronnestad that are all focused on improving time at VO2max.
Physiologist Rob Pickels nerds out with Trevor Connor on four recent studies that span a wide range of topics, from the benefits of percussive massagers for strength work to the impact of pregnancy on elite runners. Tune in to find out more.
NERD LAB! Our resident physiologists Rob Pickels and Trevor Connor nerd out and dive deep into new scientific research and debates. In this episode: Is cycling explosive and eccentric? Academics take on Dr. Seiler.
Physiologist Rob Pickels nerds out with Coach Trevor Connor for a deep dive into new scientific research.
Nerd Lab! In this episode, Mr. Pickels nerds out with Coach Trevor Connor for a deep dive into new scientific research findings.
We review four recent studies from the scientific literature, addressing the hypotheses, methods, and conclusions of each to give you a greater understanding of the latest findings in endurance research.