Physiology Secrets

Acclimatisation vs Acclimation

Luke discusses this differences between heat acclimatisation and acclimation, lactate threshold and anaerobic threshold, and aerobic capacity vs aerobic power

Why Callum Hawkins Collapsed...

Luke discusses how and why Callum Hawkins collapsed towards the back-end of the Comm Games marathon.

Chronic adaptations of endurance training

Luke discusses the chronic adaptations of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and muscular systems and how they relate to improved endurance performance. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Velocity at Lactate Threshold

Luke provides an update on what’s going on behind the scenes as well as how velocity at Lactate Threshold is the main physiological KPI for endurance performance.

Sodium-potassium pump

Luke discusses how muscles contract, and the role of inorganic phosphate and hydrogen ions in muscular fatigue.

Strength Endurance Training

Luke discusses whether strength and endurance training should be trained cohesively or separately.

Swimming: Reduce Drag & Increase Propulsion

Nick talks about the relationship between reducing resistance and increasing propulsion for fast and efficient swimming.

Factors effecting who wins and who loses

Luke discusses the determinants of endurance performance and his vision of the “perfect service” for endurance athletes. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Will ice baths help endurance athletes recover?

Luke discusses the pros and cons of using ice baths for recovery as an endurance athlete. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind

Track sprint cyclists vs road sprint cyclists

Luke discusses the physiological differences between a track sprinter cyclists and road sprint cyclists. More free resources at https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind