Physiology Secrets

How much training is required to maintain your fitness?

Tune in to find out the result of the 2,000 watt challenge...

Luke discusses a taper, heat load, race nutrition, and carb loading in the lead up to the Melbourne Marathon. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke provides an update on the 2,000 watt challenge and how the last 4 weeks of the program will focus on translating strength gains into sport specific performance. More free info @ https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind  

Luke discusses how fast and slow twitch fibres adapt to strength and endurance training.

Luke discusses relative vs absolute power outputs and whether or not you need to worry about your weight for swimming, cycling, and running. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses the two TrainingPeaks metrics we monitor at METS to ensure an endurance athlete's aerobic capacity is consistently improving. More info at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke and Nick discuss relative strength and how it relates to better running economy and increased resilience to high intensity training sessions. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses how training the neuromuscular system provides rapid and significant results in just 2-4 weeks. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind Join the Facebook community here: https://m.facebook.com/groups/824095464404632

Luke discusses whether making up for missed training sessions during the week is a good idea. More free resources at: https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke sets himself the challenge to produce a 2,000 watt cycling sprint in just 2,000 hours (83 days) of training! Listen in to get an insight into how he will attempt to achieve this. Subscribe to the podcast to follow along and also to the free METS mastermind page to view the weekly overviews and testing videos: https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses a better way to determine heart rate training zones than the generic 220-age if you can’t complete laboratory testing. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Luke discusses how humidty affected athlete's results at the Gold Coast marathon on Sunday, and what you can do to combat it's effects.

Why does METS prescribe 5 zones for endurance athletes instead of 3, 6, 9 or 11? More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Why is it easier to hold power cycling uphill compared to on the flat? More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind