Overtraining: Does It Really Exist?

06/28/24 • 70 min

Overtraining is a term that sparks a lot of debate in the endurance community. On the one hand, we all avoid it, but on the other, we wonder if it really exists. All this is discussed in this month's episode, where Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes are joined by triathlon coach Mario Schmidt-Wendling.

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Caffeine Boost: The Impact on Sports Performance (with Jean Paul Perret)

This time, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes were joined by sports nutritionist Dr. Jean Paul Perret, who has been working with elite cyclists for the last few years to monitor their nutrition.
They were talking about caffeine, one of the most commonly used supplements in the world of endurance sports. It is used by recreational athletes and professionals alike for the same reasons. Caffeine improves performance, while coffee, where it is most commonly found, also introduces a social element to training.

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How I Overcame RED-S (with Penny Slater)

We’re joined by Penny Slater, a professional triathlete and PhD student, who shares her journey and the challenges she overcame. Alongside Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes, Penny discusses the issue of low-energy availability and the common misconception that being lighter always means being faster.