Episodes
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Which Test Protocol is Right for You? (In the METS Lab)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Recently we shared on Instagram some data from long time METS athlete Dimma and how we had him in the lab just to check in on his Zone 2. To do so we still measured his Oxygen consumption (VO2) and lactate, but we changed the protocol so he didn't have to go all the way to max. From your feedback and questions, we wanted to jump on and chat about the 3 main test protocols we can do in the lab and how they provide different levels and types of information to best inform your training and racing.
Got a question about the test protocols we can use in the lab? Unsure which one would be suit you? Get in contact with Nick to chat about it, via email: nick@metsperformance.com
Thursday May 04, 2023
Revisiting the Fundamentals (Nick on the Stronger Stride Podcast)
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Recently Nick was invited on as a guest on the Stronger Stride podcast to discuss the basics of lab testing and how the data can be implemented into training.
Go check out the Stronger Stride podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-stronger-stride-podcast/id1546581804
OR on instagram: @strongerstride
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
The N=1 Theory (Taking an Individualised Approach)
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
The N=1 Theory is really a fancy name for something we've always done, individualise everything and seek performance improvement for the athlete in front of us, essentially creating the research study of that single athlete's performance to support them racing faster, smashing PB's and fitting it all in around all of the other things going on in life. Because that's what really matters.
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
From Pain to Performance, S&C for the Endurance Athlete with Huw Darnell
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Huw Darnell joined Nick for this awesome episode of the podcast to chat all about how his work as a strength & conditioning to aid endurance athletes through the process of 'Pain to Performance'. Huw also shares his insights into incorporating strength training into a busy and often complex endurance athlete schedule, PLUS a bonus quick discussion on how we can maximise our use of breath to assist performance and recovery.
To find out more about Huw, head over to:
https://www.huwdarnell.com.au/
OR Instagram: @huwdarnell
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Kicking 2023 off with CORE, Lactate Analyzers & STRYD
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
We’re back on the podcast in 2023 (it’s been a while!) and we’ve got our hands on some interesting endurance focused tech we think you’d be interested in hearing about.
What else should we get our hands on to test or look into?
AND
Who should we invite onto the podcast for a chat?
Get in touch with Nick with your thoughts via email: nick@metsperformance.com
OR on Instagram @metsperformance
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
What It’s Like Being Coached by a Sport Scientist (Part 2)
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Zach is a 70.3 triathlete who first walked in the METS Lab after giving Geelong 70.3 (2020) a go off little to no training. He did ok, 12 months later he destroyed that benchmark and 3 years on with Nick coaching him, he's been able to optimise his training to take his performance to a whole new level.
For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Monday Dec 12, 2022
What It’s Like Being Coached by a Sport Scientist (Part 1)
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Zach is a 70.3 triathlete who first walked in the METS Lab after giving Geelong 70.3 (2020) a go off little to no training. He did ok, 12 months later he destroyed that benchmark and 3 years on with Nick coaching him, he's been able to optimise his training to take his performance to a whole new level.
For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Fuelling for Race Day (Pre-Event Nutrition with Luke & Ethan - Active Health Clinic)
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
On this episode, Nick jumped on for a chat with Dieticians Luke & Ethan from Active Health Clinic to discuss nutritional choices leading into race day. Everything from carb loading considerations, smart food choices and how you can best ensure you get the fuel you need practically before your next endurance event.
You can contact the guys here:
Luke Hassan - luke@activehealthclinic.com.au
Ethan Said - ethan@activehealthclinic.com.au
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Nick Chats w/ TriVelo
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Nick was invited on TriVelo's "Get Fast" podcast to chat about everything we do here at METS, testing, training zones, endurance and more. So, we thought we'd re-share the conversation here.
Check out TriVelo's podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-fast-podcast-triathlon-ironman-cycling-coaching/id1400770015
Learn more about TriVelo here:
https://trivelocoaching.com.au
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Cooling Strategies (The Extra 1%)
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Another Extra 1% tip episode, this time on Cooling Strategies to beat the heat, in particular pre-event when the aim is to maintain muscle temperature but reduce core temperature.
For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind