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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 58 MIN

Olav - Heat & Altitude

from The Norwegian Method Podcast · host SantaraTech

David and Olav break down the use of heat and altitude in training. They discuss the impacts of them, how to use them and misconceptions around them.  (00:00) Introduction(01:30) Effects of Heat and Altitude (11:53) How Does Olav Periodise Heat & Altitude? (15:37) How to Think About Heat & Altitude (17:18) Why Do Heat & Altitude Work?(23:26) Caution Around Altitude (27:50) Planning Heat & Altitude (31:50) Individual Variation (32:50) How Does Apply Heat(36:25) Does Olav Use Heat to Prepare for Altitude? (42:30) Opportunity Cost and Energy (46:08) Combining Heat & Altitude (47:14) How Does Olav Dose Heat?(49:25) Active vs Passive Heat? (54:54) Starting Heat  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:VO2Master To book your 1 on 1 call head to https://vo2master.com/norwegian-method/Website: https://vo2master.com/ Instagram: @vo2masterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VO2Master MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS1” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

David and Olav break down the use of heat and altitude in training. They discuss the impacts of them, how to use them and misconceptions around them.  (00:00) Introduction(01:30) Effects of Heat and Altitude (11:53) How Does Olav Periodise Heat & Altitude? (15:37) How to Think About Heat & Altitude (17:18) Why Do Heat & Altitude Work?(23:26) Caution Around Altitude (27:50) Planning Heat & Altitude (31:50) Individual Variation (32:50) How Does Apply Heat(36:25) Does Olav Use Heat to Prepare for Altitude? (42:30) Opportunity Cost and Energy (46:08) Combining Heat & Altitude (47:14) How Does Olav Dose Heat?(49:25) Active vs Passive Heat? (54:54) Starting Heat  Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:VO2Master To book your 1 on 1 call head to https://vo2master.com/norwegian-method/Website: https://vo2master.com/ Instagram: @vo2masterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VO2Master MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS1” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2025.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

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David and Olav break down the use of heat and altitude in training. They discuss the impacts of them, how to use them and misconceptions around them.  (00:00) Introduction(01:30) Effects of Heat and Altitude (11:53) How Does Olav Periodise Heat &...

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