Evan Peikon, Updating Training Models, Performance Limiters, Hypertrophy || Episode #15 [EN]

Evan Peikon is a coach, a translational sports scientist, and an educator at the Training Think Tank HQ in Atlanta, GA. Evan is a former track & field athlete and has learned from world-leading experts in applied muscle physiology and performance. His goal is to identify limiting factors in sports performance and develop methods to break through those barriers, and he has experience working with athletes on-site and remotely across the U.S. and internationally. Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evan_peikon/ Topics: 0:31 - Intro 1:09 - Translational sport scientist 2:44 - Training research VS reality 7:46 - Auto-regulated training protocols (rowing) 11:27 - The origin of periodization and its evolution 14:23 - When block periodization does work 15:05 - Undulating periodization 17:23 - Energy system training VS strength training (or are they the same?) 21:58 - Blending training protocols 23:57 - Testing technology (what is a Moxy monitor and how does it work) 26:37 - Performance limiters 31:50 - When do those limiters apply 34:32 - Moxy feedback and training volume 38:18 - Muscle isolation VS whole body unit/muscle function 42:59 - More volume/intensity VS adjusting biological/psychological/social factors 44:52 - Self-concept in athletes (I AM TRAINING) 47:37 - Evan’s mentorship program Full Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/svBYe_h61ok