Xylon & David talk about some Millrose games results, national records falling in the 5k and Visma Lease a Bike’s use of TT helmets on the road before being joined by a guest to discuss training intensity distribution.
Jem Arnold is a PhD candidate in exercise physiology at the University of British Columbia, where his research focuses on sport-related vascular conditions. He is also a physiotherapist, and endurance coach & consultant.
(00:00) Introduction
(06:18) David’s Training
(10:52) Xylon Being Grumpy
(13:15) Millrose Games Results
(18:15) Cassandre Beaugrand Breaking the French 5K Record
(19:23) Visma Lease a Bike Using TT Helmets on the Road
(22:55) Interview Starts
(24:40) What was the Paper Jem Contributed to?
(26:52) The Role of Science Communication as a Researcher
(28:47) What is Training Intensity Distribution?
(34:26) What did the Research Group Do?
(37:29) Which Sports Were Included?
(37:57) Training Constraints and Periodisation
(43:13) Reclassification of Participants in the Study
(48:08) Results of the Analysis
(55:56) Thoughts on Why Different Levels of Athlete Respond Differently
(59:05) Day to Day Variation in Thresholds and Equipment Measurement Variability
(70:30) Outro
(70:55) Doctors Office
(73:10) What we are Watching
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Links to Jem:
Instagram:@jem_arnold
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Article David Mentioned on Development
https://healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/development
Article on Which Training Intensity Distribution is Best
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