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The Second Threshold Explained: LT2, FTP & Critical Power Demystified
Episode 115
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Dr. Paul Laursen and the team break down the science and practical application of the second threshold — als…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why More Exercise Doesn’t Always Burn More Calories with Dr. Mikki Williden
Episode 114
In this episode, Dr. Mikki Williden returns to The Athletes Compass to explore the Constrained Energy Model, a concept reshaping how athletes and coa…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Athlete’s Guide to Smarter Warmups
Episode 113
In this episode of Athlete’s Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai explore the overlooked yet critical elements of pre-r…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How a Late Start Led to World Championships: Jerome’s Triathlon Story
Episode 112
In this episode, triathlete Jerome Guionnet shares his inspiring transformation from a non-competitive French parent to a world-class age-group triat…
3 months ago
HIIT: The Secret Weapon for Endurance Athletes
Episode 111
In this episode, the Athletes Compass team dives into the physiology and performance science behind 30/30 HIIT intervals—30 seconds on, 30 seconds of…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why You Need Cross-Training in Your Plan
Episode 110
In Episode 110, the hosts of The Athletes Compass dive into the overlooked powerhouse of endurance training: cross-training. Dr. Paul Laursen, Marjaa…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
ChatGPT meets HIIT Science: Athletica’s New AI Coach
Episode 109
In this episode of The Athlete’s Compass, the team introduces Athletica’s newly launched AI coach—an intelligent training assistant that combines lar…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
When Data Stops Helping: Escaping the Trap of Training Metrics
Episode 108
In this episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast, Mollie Brewer—sports scientist and PhD researcher—explores the fine line between using training tech…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Pause, Rest, Reset: A Holiday Guide for Everyday Athletes
Episode 107
In this holiday-themed episode, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai shift the focus away from hustle and mileage to explore the…
4 months ago
Your Brain on Race Day: Understanding Pre-Race Anxiety
Episode 106
In this episode of The Athlete’s Compass, co-hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai unpack the often-overlooked reality of race da…
4 months, 1 week ago