Intensity, volume, rest, nutrition, coaching and triathlon myth-busting with Dr. Philip Skiba | EP#173

Dr. Philip Skiba, one of the most sought-after coaches and consultants in the triathlon and endurance sports industry joins us to discuss the fundamentals of designing a training program. He also gives his viewpoint on a number of topics and busts some hard lived myths.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The physiological fundamentals behind effective training
-The volume vs. intensity debate
-How to include intensity in your training program
-How to think about rest in your training program
-Periodisation (or the lack thereof)
-Nutrition, and not falling for fad diets and the flavour of the month
-Some common triathlon myths or misconceptions busted and explained

SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts173/

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Dr. Skiba on Twitter

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