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The Gains Lab Podcast
by Matt Wiebke and Paul Weber
Matt and Paul talk about athlete development
Episodes
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Neurological Load
Struggling to balance weightlifting, gymnastics, sprints, Metcons, and zone two training? In this episode of The Gains Lab Podcast, Coach Matt breaks down how to prioritize and allocate your training time effectively. Learn the science-backed framework used by professional athletes to maximize...
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#26 Engine Series Part 8: Intervals and The Golden Rule
Matt introduces the structure and function of intervals, how to target a narrow range of muscle fibers, how the values of key parameters affect the stimulus and of course the Golden Rule of Intervals
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#25 Skills Part 2 - Advanced Concepts: Fatigue, Sensory Attenuation, Wakeful Consolidation
Matt introduces more technical aspects of Motor Learning and Skills Acquisition. Papers discussed in Podcast are https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34107255/ - wakeful consolidation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30832766/ - detrimental aspects of fatigue Further discussion of how to apply these in...
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#24 Skills Part 1 - The Basics: Terminology and Concepts for Skills Programming
Part 1 of a two part Matt introduces some basic skills learning concepts: Blocked Practice, Randomization and Interference. Error sensitivity and fatigue. Aligning proficiency and volume. May be a review for some.
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#23 Aerobic Capacity - Engine Series Part 7
In this episode, we discuss the importance of Aerobic Capacity. We'll explore the physiology of aerobic capacity as well as how to include it in your training.
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#22 How Strength Affects Capacity
Matt discusses the interaction between strength and conditioning using some examples from famous athletes. This episode augments athletes' and coaches' understanding of how to use strength and conditioning together.
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#21 Engine Series 6 - CF Engine vs traditional "capacity" sports
Matt compares the conditioning challenges of CF with other sports. Key phsyiological differences include the rate, volume and consistency of energy production. CF, and to some extent MMA as well, present unique challenges in rate of energy production and variability; a winning engine is a tricky...
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#17 Engine Series 5 - First Step to Engine Building in CF
Matt introduces the first step for Engine Building: account for unique individual characteristics and build a broad platform using variable stimuli. This ensures athletes maintain their strengths and level out their weaknesses even before preceding to building a strong aerobic foundation.
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#16 Engine Series 4 - One Energy System Part 2
Matt goes into more detail about the role of the glycolytic system, and how intensity can actually suppress the oxidative system. This is the primary work capacity problem for CrossFitters, so this is a key consideration for engine development.
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#15 Engine Series 3 - One Energy System Part 1
Matt breaks down the interaction among energy systems, Part 1 of a complex topic. The role of phosphocreatine is examined and explained, as well as the difference in phosphocreatine replenishment in different fiber types.
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#14 Engine Series 2 - the unique energy demands on CrossFit
In tis episode, Matt explains why CrossFit presents such a difficult conditioning challenge and introduces a framework for thinking about engine building
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#9 Conditioning Concepts - Bioenergetics
Matt applies bioenergetics to conditioning for CrossFit
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#8 Conditioning Concepts - Introduction
Matt introduces conditioning concepts and how they apply to CrossFit
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#4: Sensory Feedback
Matt and Paul talk about the value of paying attention to sensory feedback, verbal cueing, and how athletes become better movers
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#3: Strength and Power
Matt and Paul talk about the difference between strength and power, and the utility of both in the context of CrossFit
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Matt and Paul talk about athlete development
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The Gains Lab Podcast is created and hosted by Matt Wiebke and Paul Weber.
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