Physiology Secrets

Jul 18 2024 175 ep. 16 mins 85
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The Physiology Secrets Podcast gives you inside access to the BEST Endurance Performance information out there, presented in a way that anyone can understand.

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Fuelling for Endurance (A Chat w/ Effortless Swimming)

Jul 18 2024 56 mins  
Nick recently was invited on the Effortless Swimming podcast to chat about our new testing equipment in the lab and discuss the practical implications of being able to use data to start dialling in further your fuelling needs when racing and training.To learn more about Effortless Swimming CLICK HEREFor more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email

Fuel Better, Race Better: Closing the Gap on Race-Day Nutrition

Jul 03 2024 23 mins  
As you may have heard, we have some new lab testing equipment that has expanded our capabilities to go much deeper into your physiology. In this episode, we discuss the new metrics we can assess including Fat vs Carbohydrate utilisation and how we can pair that with an InBody composition analysis to better estimate and predict your race-day nutrition requirements to optimise your e

Which Test Protocol is Right for You? (In the METS Lab)

Nov 13 2023 17 mins  
Recently we shared on Instagram some data from long time METS athlete Dimma and how we had him in the lab just to check in on his Zone 2. To do so we still measured his Oxygen consumption (VO2) and lactate, but we changed the protocol so he didn't have to go all the way to max. From your feedback and questions, we wanted to jump on and chat about the 3 main test protocols we can do

Revisiting the Fundamentals (Nick on the Stronger Stride Podcast)

May 04 2023 61 mins  
Recently Nick was invited on as a guest on the Stronger Stride podcast to discuss the basics of lab testing and how the data can be implemented into training. Go check out the Stronger Stride podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-stronger-stride-podcast/id1546581804OR on instagram: @strongerstride For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign

The N=1 Theory (Taking an Individualised Approach)

Mar 16 2023 24 mins  
The N=1 Theory is really a fancy name for something we've always done, individualise everything and seek performance improvement for the athlete in front of us, essentially creating the research study of that single athlete's performance to support them racing faster, smashing PB's and fitting it all in around all of the other things going on in life. Because that's what really mat

From Pain to Performance, S&C for the Endurance Athlete with Huw Darnell

Feb 23 2023 71 mins  
Huw Darnell joined Nick for this awesome episode of the podcast to chat all about how his work as a strength & conditioning to aid endurance athletes through the process of 'Pain to Performance'. Huw also shares his insights into incorporating strength training into a busy and often complex endurance athlete schedule, PLUS a bonus quick discussion on how we can maximise our use

Kicking 2023 off with CORE, Lactate Analyzers & STRYD

Feb 09 2023 21 mins  
We’re back on the podcast in 2023 (it’s been a while!) and we’ve got our hands on some interesting endurance focused tech we think you’d be interested in hearing about. What else should we get our hands on to test or look into?ANDWho should we invite onto the podcast for a chat?Get in touch with Nick with your thoughts via email: [email protected] OR on Instagram @me

What It’s Like Being Coached by a Sport Scientist (Part 2)

Dec 15 2022 36 mins  
Zach is a 70.3 triathlete who first walked in the METS Lab after giving Geelong 70.3 (2020) a go off little to no training. He did ok, 12 months later he destroyed that benchmark and 3 years on with Nick coaching him, he's been able to optimise his training to take his performance to a whole new level.For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our ema

What It’s Like Being Coached by a Sport Scientist (Part 1)

Dec 11 2022 47 mins  
Zach is a 70.3 triathlete who first walked in the METS Lab after giving Geelong 70.3 (2020) a go off little to no training. He did ok, 12 months later he destroyed that benchmark and 3 years on with Nick coaching him, he's been able to optimise his training to take his performance to a whole new level.For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our ema

Fuelling for Race Day (Pre-Event Nutrition with Luke & Ethan - Active Health Clinic)

Jul 14 2022 31 mins  
On this episode, Nick jumped on for a chat with Dieticians Luke & Ethan from Active Health Clinic to discuss nutritional choices leading into race day. Everything from carb loading considerations, smart food choices and how you can best ensure you get the fuel you need practically before your next endurance event.You can contact the guys here:Luke Hassan - [email protected]