Return to Play post COVID with Dr Fabiano Araujo

What this episode covers

Thank you to 4iiii Innovations for supporting the podcast! If you're after a reliable, accurate power meter, then use code 20214iiii-EI20% to receive 20% off any Factory Install power meter purchased through the 4iiii website [https://4iiii.com/]. * 2:15 meet Dr. Fabiano Araujo * 3:30 the unclear roadmap for return to play following a COVID-19 infection * Was the disease mild or severe? * Implications of Long Covid * Risk of myocarditis * 8:30 myocarditis risks explained * 15:45 mechanism of action of the virus on the heart * 18:45 when 'return to play' post COVID does not go according to plan * 22:30 the reduction in influenza cases during the COVID pandemic * 25:00 non-COVID respiratory illness advice. Is the 'below the neck / above the neck' principle valid? * Full body effects, fever, muscle pain = no training * Minor symptoms above the neck = light, short training allowed * 31:15 the value of a saline nasal rinse * 35:30 the role of the immune system in recovery from exercise * 41:00 the challenges for automated training systems * 42:45 using HRV to determine readiness to train and the trouble with 'black boxes' For coaching enquires, reach out to Fabiano through Empirical Cycling [https://www.empiricalcycling.com/], and for sports medicine questions, contact him at FCA Sports [https://fcasports.com.br/services].