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The Athlete's Compass — 141 episodes

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Do Hills and Sprints Cancel Your Zone 2 Benefits?

2

When to Perform High-Intensity Intervals

3

How Much HIIT Do You Actually Need?

4

Supplements That Actually Work for Endurance Athletes with Dr Jose Antonio

5

Why You Get Sore 48 Hours After Exercise and How to Fix It

6

Why 50% of Girls Quit Sport (and How to Stop It)

7

Heat Training for Female Athletes: How to Adapt and Perform

8

How Sleep Timing Impacts Recovery, HRV, and Endurance Performance

9

System Engagement Explained: How Much Is Left in the Tank?

10

Can You Be a Mom, Work Full-Time, and Train for an Ironman? with Dr. Iris Nafshi

11

A Stoic Philosopher's Guide to Endurance Training with Dr William Irvine

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Power & Pace Profiles: What Every Endurance Athlete Should Know

13

How to Train With Limited Time

14

The Best Recovery Tools for Everyday Endurance Athletes

15

Carbs for Endurance: How Much Do You Actually Need?

16

Athlete Burnout: Warning Signs, Recovery, and How to Find Joy Again

17

How to Train for Endurance After 50 with Dr. Reaburn

18

The Science of Aerobic Efficiency And How to Train It

19

Menopause & Performance: What You Need to Know with Dr. Rebecca Robinson |

20

Move Better, Perform Better: Erin Carson’s Training Approach

21

Rest Day vs. Recovery Day: What Actually Works?

22

HRV Training Explained: How to Know When to Push or Rest

23

Solo vs Group Training: Which One Is Better for You?

24

Meet Athletica AI Coach: The Future of Training

25

How to Train for Hyrox with Siren Seiler-Viken

26

From First 10K at 48 to Ironman: Jeff Weiss’ Endurance Journey

27

The Second Threshold Explained: LT2, FTP & Critical Power Demystified

28

Why More Exercise Doesn’t Always Burn More Calories with Dr. Mikki Williden

29

The Athlete’s Guide to Smarter Warmups

30

How a Late Start Led to World Championships: Jerome’s Triathlon Story

31

HIIT: The Secret Weapon for Endurance Athletes

32

Why You Need Cross-Training in Your Plan

33

ChatGPT meets HIIT Science: Athletica’s New AI Coach

34

When Data Stops Helping: Escaping the Trap of Training Metrics

35

Pause, Rest, Reset: A Holiday Guide for Everyday Athletes

36

Your Brain on Race Day: Understanding Pre-Race Anxiety

37

Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body with Ashley Eckermann

38

The Power of Listening to Your Heart Rate

39

Why Slow and Steady Actually Wins: The Power of Zone 2

40

Why You’re Not Getting Fitter: The Truth About Plateaus

41

Why Endurance Athletes Need More Than a Training Plan with Jared Markiewicz

42

Human Coach vs. AI: What Endurance Athletes Really Need To Know

43

Insulin 101: What Every Endurance Athlete Needs to Know

44

How Periodization Builds Performance Without Burnout

45

From Comments to Coaching: Unlocking Athletica’s Emotional Data with Dr. Andrea Zignoli

46

What Actually Works? Dr. Jeff Sankoff Breaks Down Endurance Performance Science

47

Setting Smarter Goals for Endurance Success

48

Menopause, Muscle & Myths: What the Science Really Says with Dr. Tony Boutagy

49

Post-Race Blues: What Happens After the Finish Line?

50

Mastering the Basics: Mikael Eriksson’s Endurance Coaching Essentials

51

From Load to Strain: Dr. Stephen Seiler's Latest Research p.2

52

How AI Coaching Helped an Everyday Engineer Win Ironman Ottawa. (ft. Luke Evans)

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From Load to Strain: Dr. Stephen Seiler's Latest Research

54

Can You Out-Train Your Genes After 50? Listener Questions Answered

55

From VO2 Max to Durability: Rethinking the Key Pillars of Endurance Training

56

The Truth About Aging on a Bike: Dr. Stacey Brickson Explains

57

Emotional Fitness for Athletes: Self-Worth Beyond the Finish Line

58

Consistency Over Everything: What Really Drives Performance

59

Rewriting the Training Rulebook: Lessons from Dr. Phil Maffetone

60

Optimizing Your Training Within Real Life Constraints: Answering Listener Questions

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The Truth About Overtraining and Recovery with Dr. Phil Maffetone

62

Homeostasis: Finding Balance in Training and Life

63

Is Walking the Key to Running Faster? MAF Tests and Base Training Explained

64

The Everyday Athlete’s Guide to the 6 Pillars of Performance

65

Mastering VO2 Max Intervals: Listener Q&A Session

66

VO2 Max from the Muscle’s Perspective: Building Endurance from the Inside Out

67

The Role of the Heart in Peak Athletic Performance

68

Lung Training 101: Breathe Better, Perform Better

69

How to Train Smarter with VO2 Max Insights

70

Muscle, Longevity & Movement: Rethinking Strength for Endurance Athletes

71

Race Week Real Talk: Mindset, Mistakes, and Momentum

72

Train Smarter with Athletica: Busting Myths on Salt, Fueling & Fat

73

Turn Off the Fan: How Heat Training Boosts Endurance

74

Coaching in the Digital Era: Virtual Cycling with Velocity

75

Training Order Myths: Does Workout Sequence Really Matter?

76

Training for an Ironman During Ramadan: How to Adapt and Thrive

77

From Rowing to Ironman: Martino Goretti’s Journey and Elite Training Insights

78

Breaking Nutrition Myths: Low Carb vs. High Carb for Endurance

79

VO2 Max Gains: Insights from the Latest Endurance Training Study

80

Slow Down to Go Fast: With Guest Kimber Gabryszak

81

Exploring the Science of Pain and Performance with David Wadsworth

82

Athletica Insights: Overcoming the Stress Response in Training

83

HIIT Without the Hurt: How to Avoid Overtraining with Smarter Workouts

84

Breaking Misconceptions About Endurance Sports with Athletica User Ben Lin

85

A Look into Athletica's AI-Assisted HRV Monitoring with Andrea Zignoli

86

Reflections and Goals: The Best of Athletes Compass in 2024

87

Winter Training Essentials: Gear, Goals, and Mindset

88

Decoding Fitness: Making Sense of Athletica’s Data Insights

89

Building a Strong Foundation: Base Training for Endurance Athletes

90

Strength in Adaptation: Knowing Your True Fitness Profile

91

Duathlon World Championships: Allan Egbert’s Path to Success

92

From Novice to Ultra-Endurance: Amber Searer's Inspiring Journey

93

How AI is Shaping Endurance Training: Insights from Athletica

94

Why Your Endurance Training Workouts Need Athlete Profiling

95

From Lab to Athlete: Optimizing Training with Dr. Andrea Zignoli

96

Balance, Stress, and Performance: Tenille Hoogland's Advice for Women Athletes

97

Protein, Recovery, and Performance for Female Athletes Dr. Mikki Williden

98

Racing Ironman World Championships: Marjaana’s Journey

99

The Mental Game of Endurance: Staying Motivated on Long Rides

100

VO2 Max Explained: How to Boost Your Endurance and Longevity

101

Mastering the Art of Pacing: Insights from Matt Fitzgerald

102

Stay Cool Under Pressure: Techniques for Pre-Race Nerves

103

How Mindful Breathing Can Elevate Your Training

104

Listener questions: cross-training for marathoner, strength training for women and more

105

The Transformative Power of Endurance Sports with Erik Olsson

106

Balancing Life, Work, and Endurance: Cindy Maloney's Ironman Journey

107

Tapering Tips for Endurance Athletes: Science and Strategies

108

Ketones, Heat, and Altitude: Enhancing Your Training Regimen

109

Defying the Odds: Bart Buczek’s Incredible Athletic Transformation

110

Muscle Cramps: Beyond Electrolytes and Hydration

111

Heart Health in Endurance Sports: AFib Awareness

112

Finding Flow: Ultra-Distance Cycling with Phil Whitehurst

113

Finding Zen in Movement: The Unexpected Benefits of Endurance Training

114

Listener Questions: Fat Adaptation and Training Acronym Overload

115

Sweat Science: Mastering Heat Acclimatization for Athletes

116

Race Day Realities: Insights from Ironman and Gravel Racing

117

Unlocking HIIT: Part 3 – Advanced Strategies and Listener Q&A

118

Unlocking HIIT: Part 2 – Customizing Intensity for Every Athlete

119

Unlocking HIIT: Part 1 – High-Intensity Training Demystified

120

Fueling Strategies for Athlete Training and Recovery

121

Journey of an Athlete-Scientist: Paul Laursen’s Path to Athletica

122

Redefining Fuel: The Athlete's Guide to Low Carb, High Fat Living

123

Endurance Nutrition: Exploring Low Carb, High Fat Diets

124

The Long Run: Nurturing Health, Fitness, and Strength for Lifelong Success

125

Beyond the Numbers: RPE and the Art of Listening to Your Body

126

Testing 101: A Guide to Optimizing Endurance Performance

127

Strength in Cycles: Understanding Female Athletes

128

Unlocking the Secrets of HRV: A Guide for Athletes

129

Balancing Intensity: The Science Behind the 80-20 Training Principle

130

Athletica.ai Unpacked: Your Training Questions Answered

131

Thresholds Decoded: Maximizing Your Training Efficiency

132

Measuring Success: Navigating Your Path to Athletic Progress

133

Endurance Aftermath: Decoding the Body's Response to Intense Exercise

134

Nutrition and recovery: the role of diet in athlete training and recovery

135

Sleep's Role in Athletic Recovery: Strategies for Restful Nights

136

Recovery Strategies: Monitoring and Maximizing Rest Periods

137

The Recovery Equation: Understanding Rest and Its Impact on Performance

138

Listener questions - managing injury, using power/pace curves, how to use session feedback and more

139

In Pursuit of Balance: Navigating Training. Rest, and Life's Demands

140

Beyond No Pain, No Gain: Rethinking Fitness Philosophy

141

Connecting The Dots: Stories of Resilience and Well-Being in Sports