Consummate Athlete

HRV Research Update, FAQ – Marco Altini

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Training Sick, Sleep and Sustainability

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12913928/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/414367/custom-color/fd9d02″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Today we discuss your questions about training with the cold or flu, how to get better sleep and the environmental sustainability of training and racing.    Show Notes and More Episodes at www.consummateathlete.com   Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on…

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Physiology, XC-Skiing, Women in Sport – Anneke Winegarden

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Polarization & Periodization – What You Need to Know

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12731831/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/414367/custom-color/fd9d02″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Today we answer a few questions and work through what Periodization and Polarization are and how either may or may not apply to non-pro athletes with limited time to train.        Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your…

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Polarization & Periodization – What You Need to Know

training, theory, polarization, periodization, Planning, Base, Endurance

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Nutrition Questions with Registered Dietitian Kylee Van Horn

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12647705/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/414367/custom-color/fd9d02″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Registered Dietician Kylee Van Horn joins us to discuss common questions about nutrition in general and specific questions from listeners. Kylee is an ultra-runner and owner of Fly Nutrition       Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and review on your preferred…

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Habit Change

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12576356/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/414367/custom-color/fd9d02″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Today we discuss habit change and your questions about specific habits and routines you want to tweak, change or overhaul. ‘Tis the season!      – Try our *free* 7 day Habit Quick Start Guide to get going on your goals =>     …

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Best Of: Polarized Training – Stephen Seiler

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12526682/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/414367/custom-color/fd9d02″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] By popular request, this is a replay of our episode with Stephen Seiler. We talk about Polarized Training, as well as his ‘Hierarchy of Endurance Training Needs’ and how your training intensity is an important consideration regardless of your training level. Please consider supporting…

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Stunt Choreography and Play – Mindy Kelly

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12441317/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/414367/custom-color/fd9d02″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Mindy Kelly is a Professional Stunt Choreographer, Director and world-class martial artist. She became the first woman to lead all of the stunts training for the feature-length film “the Art of Self-Defense” including getting the movie’s stars ready for the demands of filming.   …

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Running ‘slow’ to get fast, RPE scales, race budget, winter clothing

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12331163/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/414367/custom-color/fd9d02″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Today we discuss RPE scale and how it might relate to heart rate. We also discuss dressing for cold/winter races, whether/when not eating during workouts makes sense and balancing race/gear budgets for next year.      Please consider supporting it by: a) Rate and…

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