The History of Run Training
The timely combination of running facilities and stopwatches gave running a leg up on other endurance sports, inviting more structured training and innovation.
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The History of Cycling Training
The early European cycling scene was convinced that more miles and more racing made champions. By the 1980s, a new generation of pros was redefining the goal and the roadmap to get there.
The Evolution of Endurance Training
Coach Joe Friel recounts the relatively short history of endurance sports to identify the athletes and coaches that influenced how we train and race today.
Dr. Seiler Explores the Training of Speedskater Nils van der Poel
Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews two-time Olympic speedskating champion Nils van der Poel and his coach, Johan Röjler.
A Comparison of Different Training Platforms
While many athletes and coaches rely on TrainingPeaks to analyze and archive their training data, there are several other notable programs worth considering.
Fact, Fringe, or Freaky? Taking on “Out There” Topics in Exercise Science
We dive into blood flow restriction, anti-aging supplements, post-activation potentiation, and the potential fringe training benefits you may never have even heard of.
Coaching a New Generation of Multisport Athletes
Athletes who want to train and compete in multiple sports require a different approach to training, and to have their expectations managed.
Is Training in Air Pollution Worth It?
With more large wildfires appearing around the world in recent years, many endurance athletes wonder where and how to draw the line with training outdoors during poor air quality.
Potluck Discussion: Life-Changing Moments, Better Power on Climbs, and Facing What Scares Us
We discuss an eclectic group of odd, challenging, and humorous training topics in this week’s Potluck.
What Does It Take to Be the “Best When It Counts?”
Dr. Seiler surveys the history of sports training and Esports. Learn more about how modern sport has evolved into what it is today.
Finding the Best Intervals for You and Your Event
See how to match the right high-intensity interval strategy to you and your event to achieve your best possible performance.
Even Ultra-Endurance Athletes Need a Little HIT
You might never sprint during an Ironman or ultra-running race, but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from some HIT.
Dr. Stephen Seiler Q&A on Durability and High-Intensity Repeatability
Dr. Stephen Seiler answers a variety of endurance sport questions on The Physical Performance Show.
An Ultra-Athlete’s Guide to RPE
An athlete’s rate of perceived exertion, or RPE, is one of the most underappreciated metrics. For ultra-athletes who are closely in touch with their bodies and minds, working with RPE is an essential component to training and racing.
Dr. Stephen Seiler on “Aha” Moments, Tailoring High-Intensity Training, and How Much Food to Carry
Welcome to another potluck conversation with regulars Grant Holicky, Trevor Connor, and Rob Pickels. In these discussions, we pick topics that we find interesting and break them apart using a mix of science, humor, and our own experience. This week’s potluck is a special episode because joining us is Dr. Stephen Seiler. He’s going to discuss […]
The True Definition of Threshold
Your lactate threshold may not be what you think it is. Coach Trevor Connor explores the true definition of this physiological turn point.
Nerd Lab: Touching on the Extraordinary Work of Dr. John Hawley
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.
Potluck Discussion: Structured Training Plans, Building a Base for Attacks, and Contradicting the Science
We discuss a host of odd, interesting, and humorous training topics in this week’s show.