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Pushin' PerformanceEpisode 37: Dr. Phil Price - All Things Hybrid TrainingWelcome back Pushin' Performance Fam! This week we're chopping up with Dr. Phil Price! (@drphilprice on IG)Phil is the host of The Progress Theory Podcast, Lead for the MSc in Strength & Conditioning at St. Mary's University, author of the book The Science of Hybrid Training (which is a great read btw), and a wealth of knowledge about all things hybrid training. Learn more about Phil and his work through the links below:Website: TheProgressTheory.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2024-07-121h 03
Science for Sport PodcastIs Hybrid Training Easier Than You Think?In episode 217 Phil Price, Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University, joins us.
Specifically Phil will be looking at:
Hybrid training vs Concurrent training
Physiology underpinning hybrid training
How to optimise hybrid training
About Phil:
"Dr Phil Price is a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning and Biomechanics at St Mary's University, and is the course lead for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning (distance learning). Phil is part of the HIFIm research team investigating the use of exercise countermeasures for training in microgravity, and is the host of The Progress Theory Podcast. Phil...2024-05-2739 min
The Progress TheoryHow To Compete At The World’s Highest Obstacle Course Race with Becky NealHello and welcome to The Progress Theory, where we discuss scientific principles for optimising human performance. In this episode, we're joined by sports physiologist, Dr Becky Neal. Have you ever done an obstacle course race such as Spartan or a Tough Mudder? Now think about doing one of those, but at Everest Base Camp. That's exactly what Dr Becky Neal has done. And not only that, she did it as part of a massive research study. So in this episode, we discussed her experiences in the Himalaya and also how her research is helping us understand how p...2024-03-2553 min
The Progress TheoryHow To Become An Elite Hyrox Athlete with Greg WilliamsHello and welcome to the progress theory, where we discuss scientific principles for optimising human performance. In this episode, we are joined by Hyrox athlete and the host of the Roxlyfe podcast, Greg Williams. Now, Hyrox is a functional fitness event which is gaining massively in popularity. It involves running and functional fitness stations and seems to be very popular with the hybrid, crossfit and running communities. Greg on his Roxlyfe podcast has interviewed many of the elite athletes, so I wanted to speak to him to find out exactly what it takes to reach the elite...2024-03-0450 min
The Progress TheoryHow To Train For Extreme Triathlons with Eilidh PriseHello and welcome to The Progress Theory, where we discuss scientific principles for optimising human performance. In this episode, we're joined by Celtman and Norseman champion Eilidh Prise. Now, extreme triathlons like the Celtman and The Norseman are getting more and more popular, so it's a real privilege to have on The Progress Theory someone that has won both. In this episode, Eilidh discusses how she's incorporated her training into a lifestyle that she absolutely loves and also discusses how she deals with that cold. In this episode, we discuss:0:44 - Introduction 1:57 - Getting into Extreme tr...2024-02-2649 min
The Progress TheoryMaximising Hybrid Training Using Physiological Data with Evan PeikonHello and welcome to The Progress Theory, where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. I am Dr Phil Price, and in today's episode, we have sports physiologist and coach Evan Peikon.Evan is back on the podcast, and this time we're discussing his work with NNOXX, where he is a co-founder. NNOXX is a NIRS device that measures muscle oxygenation and saturation and is the first to ever measure nitric oxide non-invasively. In this episode, we discuss the physiological determinants of hybrid athlete performance and how we can use NNOXX to inform...2024-02-191h 10
The Progress TheoryHow To Develop Elite Level Crossfit Conditioning with Sean SealeHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. I am Dr Phil Price and in today's episode we have S&C coach and host of Upside Strength, Sean Seale.I’ve always wanted to know what separates those who reach the podium of the Crossfit games vs the rest of the field or even those that only make the sanctional level. One of the areas that could be underdeveloped is their aerobic system, as this will directly influence their ability to recover and their ability to pe...2024-02-121h 27
The Progress TheoryProgress Theory Updates & Series 6 PreviewHello and welcome to The Progress Theory! I'm thrilled to announce that we're back with season six, and we have some incredible new episodes lined up for you. Our first episode will be released on February 12, 2024, and I can't wait for you to hear it. It's been an eventful year for me, becoming a father and experiencing lots of changes at my work at St. Mary's University. But now we're back and ready to bring you the best podcast episodes yet, featuring amazing guests, coaches, scientists, and...2024-02-0809 min
Rox Lyfe - The HYROX PodcastDr Phil Price Interview (Hybrid Training Research for HYROX)In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to speak with the brilliant Dr Phil Price (@drphilprice). Phil is a senior lecturer in Strength and Conditioning, and Biomechanics, at St Mary's University. He is also the host of The Progress Theory Podcast (@theprogresstheory) and is currently researching hybrid training and is part of the HIFIm research group, who are investigating and developing exercise countermeasures for the training of astronauts during space travel.
Phil is an incredibly knowledgeable guy with some fantastic insights into hybrid training, and I was really pleased to get to be able...2023-08-2457 min
Lunge & Lift PodcastIs Mixed Modality Training Actually Affecting Your Gains w/ Dr. Phil PriceToday we have @drphilprice on the pod to discuss some fascinating topics such as: 🤔 What does the science actually say about hybrid training? 💪 Does cardio kill your strength and size gains or is there a way to mitigate this? 🏋 How can we leverage what we know about this for CrossFit programming? 👩🚀 Why can't you jump in space?? And much more! Check out Dr. Phil's Podcast 'The Progress Theory' & Social Media below YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1W0i8daXZbxEAeV17eMGw Spotify https://open...2022-08-151h 15
The Progress TheoryCoaching & Programming For The Crossfit Games- Michele LetendreHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. In this episode, we have Crossfit coach and head of DekaComp, Michele Letendre.On paper, Crossfit should be a challenging sport to programme for. You need to be efficient in so many movements across a spectrum ranging from maximal strength to long-distance endurance. Add to this the fact that you don’t know what might come up in competition, which makes programming decision-making a challenge, but also can allow you to be creative in your approach. In this ep...2022-08-0859 minThe Progress TheoryMid Season Review: 3 Key Learnings For Hybrid TrainingHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. I am Dr Phil Price and in today's episode, we have the season 5 review where I will be reflecting on the last 5 episodes of the Progress Theory and pull together what key scientific principles or training ideas have really stood out to me and led me to implement them into my own training. I like these episodes as they highlight the key aim of this podcast: discussing the science and correctly implementing new ideas into your training programme or your...2022-05-1610 min
The Progress TheoryTraining for Sprint Performance - David SadkinHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. On this episode, we have S&C and sprint coach, David Sadkin.There’s a reason why the 100m sprint final at the Olympics is one of the highlights of every Olympic games. Seeing the fastest athletes in the world reach speeds only a handful of people can reach is awesome. However, Sprinting is more than just running as fast as possible. It takes the right blend of physical qualities, technique and competitive drive to reach our sprint po...2021-09-2042 min
The Progress TheoryExercise in the heat - Dr Becky NealIn this episode, we have environmental physiologist and lecturer at Bournemouth University, Dr Becky Neal.Environmental physiology is fascinating as it's so interesting what happens to the human body when competing in extreme environments. Exercise in the heat is particularly interesting as it is a common factor that can greatly influence performance, particularly those who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, where it was reported to be very hot and humid. In this episode, Becky and I discuss the body’s physiological responses to heat, what can lead to heat injury or illness, and what strategies you can us...2021-09-1341 min
The Progress TheoryRoyal Marine Mindset: Becoming the 0.1% - Gareth TimminsHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. On today’s episode, we have Former Marine Commando and published author, Gareth Timmins.I saw Gareth’s new book, ‘Becoming the 0.1%’ on the Amazon pre-order list and I instantly knew I had to have him on the Progress Theory. To make it through all the training to prepare you to fight in the harshest environments in the world, you need the highest level of discipline, resilience and determination. In this episode, Gareth describes how keeping a diary during h...2021-09-0640 min
The Progress TheoryProgramming And Coaching For Weightlifting Performance - Shaun JoffeHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. In this episode, we have S&C and weightlifting coach, and University lecturer and researcher, Shaun Joffe. Shaun is without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable coaches on weightlifting in the country. His research has provided substance and direction to his coaching and programming decisions, and because of this, he has an amazing approach to weightlifting, which he shares in this episode. If you’re a fan of programming to lift heavy barbells fast, this is the ep...2021-08-3049 min
The Progress TheoryTraining for the Marathon Des Sables and the Atlantic solo row - Jamie CarrHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. On today’s episode, we have football coach and adventure athlete, Jamie Carr.Jamie has started the Nothing Ventured campaign where he looks to complete the Marathon Des Sables, a 6-day ultramarathon across the Sahara desert, and row solo across the Atlantic, all to raise £50,000 for children’s charities. In this episode, Jamie and I discuss the reason why he’s taking on these challenges, the logistics of the challenges, and how big physical challenges like these really help yo...2021-08-2344 min
The Progress TheorySeason Review - Podcast Season 3Season 3 is complete. In this episode, Dr Phil Price and Matt Cheney (Kult Media founder and producer) reflect on the making of the podcast, their favourite bits from season 3, and what listeners can expect to come from season 4.In this episode, we discuss:1:20 - The reflection of The progress Theory Season 33:48 - What I’ve learned about podcasting7:30 - How to interview guests9:50 - Biggest podcasting mistake11:08 - How I structure a podcast14:00 - A reflection of some key episodes14:00 - Ben Lonergan...2021-07-1945 min
The Progress TheoryHamstring Injury and Return to Sport - Steph LazarczukHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. In today’s episode, we have Steph Lazarczuk, Researcher and lecturer in sports rehab, with her area of expertise being hamstring injury and return to sport. Hamstrings injuries are one of the most frustrating injuries for athletes because if they are not treated with the appropriate exercise protocols and progressions they’re likely to reoccur. This is particularly relevant for athletes whose sports require high levels of hamstring strength and contraction velocities, such as sprinting. In this episode, Step...2021-07-0544 min
The Progress TheoryMindset in Sport: Lessons From A Career In Banking - Steve GriffithsHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. In this episode, we have Steve Griffiths who has taken his experiences from a career in banking and trading and applied them to his ideas on developing mindset, which he now teaches to developing and elite level athletes. Steve has a 10+ year career working on the trading desks at international Investment Banks and has a degree in Maths with Economics from Royal Holloway, University of London and a Masters from Imperial Business School.Steve comes highly...2021-06-2150 min
The Progress TheoryHow Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Work? - Dr Luke HughesHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. In this episode, we have Dr Luke Hughes, a Post-Doctoral research fellow in applied Exercise Physiology at St Mary’s University, and an expert on blood flow restriction training. I’ve noticed blood flow restriction training is getting more popular in the training space and on social media. More blood flow restriction products are available to buy and people are starting to utilise this method to enhance their training. But is it worth the hype? What are the mech...2021-06-1449 min
The Progress TheoryMisconceptions Surrounding Youth Strength Training - Rob AndersonHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. In this episode, we have Rob Anderson, Strength & Conditioning coach for the Scottish Rugby Academy and director of Athletic Evolution, a podcast that focuses on youth athlete development. Rob and I discuss the current misconceptions surrounding strength training for youth development, including why strength training does not stunt your growth, and why we shouldn’t just focus on aerobic conditioning at young ages. We also hear how Rob’s wealth of experience has developed his approach to coaching yout...2021-06-071h 08
The Progress TheoryMaximise Your Training Decisions With The 3 Minute All-Out Test - Christian VassalloHello and welcome to another episode of the Progress Theory. In today’s episode, we’ve brought on Christian Vassallo, S&C coach and researcher, to discuss the 3 minute all-out test. The use of the 3 minute all-out test is becoming more popular as coaches are finding it is easy to use and provides them with the perfect information about their athletes to aid their programming. But what is this information? How can it be so easily obtained and then used to make training programming decisions? In this episode, Christian breaks down how you perform the 3 minute all-out test...2021-05-3145 min
ApexDelta Coaching PodcastEP 024 - Being an Educator, Researcher and S&C Coach with Dr Phil PriceToday I was joined by Dr Phil Price. Phil is a Senior Lecturer in Strength & Conditioning Science and Applied Biomechanics at St Mary’s University in London, a researcher in areas across sports science and performance and an S&C coach working in a wide array of sports and applications.
Today, we discussed:
Phil’s various roles across education, research and coaching and looked at some of the insights he has gained through these roles and his experiences so far.
His research within the areas of Sports Performance, Lower limb injury and rehabil...2021-05-311h 18ApexDelta Coaching PodcastEP 024 - Being an Educator, Researcher and S&C Coach with Dr Phil PriceToday I was joined by Dr Phil Price. Phil is a Senior Lecturer in Strength & Conditioning Science and Applied Biomechanics at St Mary’s University in London, a researcher in areas across sports science and performance and an S&C coach working in a wide array of sports and applications.Today, we discussed: Phil’s various roles across education, research and coaching and looked at some of the insights he has gained through these roles and his experiences so far.His research within the areas of Sport...2021-05-311h 18The Progress TheoryPerformance Review: Training for Triathlon 70.3 - Part 1Hello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. We’ve started a new series of episodes. These Progress Theory episodes aim to discuss how I (@thepricep) am putting Science into practice into my own physical challenges, as the best way to learn about human performance and sport science is to put it into practice, see what works and what didn’t work, reflect on the results, review and repeat the process. What is important about these Progress theory Episodes is how they’re goi...2021-05-2737 min
The Progress TheoryHow Strength Training Improves Distance Running Performance - Dr Rich BlagroveHello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. On today’s episode, we have Dr Rich Blagrove, Lecturer in Physiology and Strength & Conditioning at Loughborough University and researcher on strength training for middle and long-distance runners.Rich has a wealth of knowledge from over 10 years of coaching and researching how strength training can improve running performance. Here we discuss important topics such as what factors separate the elite and amateur runners, what types of strength training you should be doing to improve your running performance, and ho...2021-05-1753 minThe Progress TheoryThe Progress Theory TrailerHello and welcome to The Progress Theory, where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. My Name s Dr Phil Price Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning Science at St Mary’s University and researcher in human performance.I’ll be chatting with scientists, coaches, and athletes to discuss the latest ideas in performance science and how you can apply them to your training and everyday life.These skills can be applied towards improving sporting performance and conquering physical challenges or developing a bette...2021-05-1302 min
The Progress TheoryThe Progress Theory Podcast: Roundtable 006: Is your comfort zone bigger than you think?Welcome back everyone, the Progress Theory podcast returns in 2021. Today we start off the year with a roundtable episode where @thepricep @dgcoaching and @m.tyler_pt discuss the comfort zone, every influencer’s favourite buzzword. Let’s be honest, do we often say we’re outside our comfort zone when in reality we’re not? The comfort zone boundary is going to be different for everyone so what can we do to understand where it is. Surely our own understanding of our comfort zone is what is going to help us continuously challenge ourselves?
In this episode we cover...2021-01-201h 04