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Move Better, Perform Better: Erin Carson’s Training Approach
Episode 122
In this episode, Erin Carson, one of the most respected strength coaches in endurance sports, breaks down why movement quality is the foundation of p…
2 months, 1 week ago
Rest Day vs. Recovery Day: What Actually Works?
Episode 121
This episode explores one of the most debated topics in endurance training: whether athletes should take full rest days or train every day. Drawing f…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
HRV Training Explained: How to Know When to Push or Rest
Episode 120
Heart rate variability (HRV) is transforming how endurance athletes approach training by providing real-time insight into recovery and readiness. Ins…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Solo vs Group Training: Which One Is Better for You?
Episode 119
In this episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast, the hosts explore the pros and cons of training alone versus training in a group. Recent research su…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Meet Athletica AI Coach: The Future of Training
Episode 118
In this episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast, the hosts explore Athletica’s new AI Coach, a tool designed to provide personalized training feedbac…
3 months ago
How to Train for Hyrox with Siren Seiler-Viken
Episode 117
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, the team sits down with Siren Seiler-Viken—researcher, coach, and emerging voice in Hyrox per…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
From First 10K at 48 to Ironman: Jeff Weiss’ Endurance Journey
Episode 116
In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Jeff Weiss shares how he went from starting his first 10K at age 48 to completing Ironmans, ultra mara…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
3 months, 4 weeks 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…
4 months 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…
4 months, 1 week ago