Physiology Secrets

Training zones are one of the most talked about parts of endurance training, but how do you YOU get your zones? Do you use percentages of a generic equation like 220-age? Have you maybe followed the MAF method? Even better do you go for physiological testing to measure and pinpoint your training zones? Luke and Nick breakdown the most common ways of getting training zones and the key points when looking at which path is best for you. Want to get tested and get ACCURATE training zones? Check this out! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/mets-subscription29988584 Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

The fastest breakdown of how to make the most of race day nutrition, specifically balancing Glucose & Fructose to get more carbs in AND hopefully manage any gastric upset in the process. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there:   Instagram: @metsperformance

Another great question came through that compared two athletes doing very different warm up routines for the same main session. Who was doing it better and what are the key components of a warm up to get you best prepared for the session ahead and likely reduce your injury risk along the way. Luke and Nick discuss on today's episode. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

We get asked quite a bit what the differences between treadmill and outdoor running are and how it may be benefitting or hindering your training/performance. Luke and Nick discuss the pros and cons of both and why you might choose to run indoors or outdoors. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

A great question came through about recovery periods during a VO2 interval set and how fast or slow should you walk when your program says "Walking Recovery"? Luke discusses how to best go about it on today's episode. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Luke discusses the different intervals lengths and intensities you can use to accumulate 10 minutes of time at VO2 max. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Another great question came through recently after our recent episode on fuel for performance. If is worthwhile to plan phases of low and high carb depending on the demand of your training or racing schedule? Luke and Nick sit down to talk through the ways in which using a mix of both low and high carb strategies can be beneficial depending on the goals of your training. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

A great question came through about VO2 interval training. When you're pushing yourself to the absolute limit in an interval, should you continue to push through even if your pace is dropping to get the quantity done? Or should we cut the effort short and go for quality in the session? Luke and Nick discuss how to make the most of VO2 interval sessions AND why quality is king! We also get into a little bit on how physiology during High Intensity Training helps to prevent athletes from putting on "unwanted size" in the gym. Nick has an AWESOME summary of this process over on his Youtube Channel, watch here: https://youtu.be/G7N0TZiKZW4 Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Fatigue is can sometimes be a complex mix of multiple factors, but when we start to recover, where does that all go? Luke discussed how by-products are dealt with by the body in the recovery process. This video provides a more in-depth discussion surrounding how lactic acid is removed: https://youtu.be/E9M1yJQ8VOc Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

We had a great question come through about the difference between Threshold & Tempo training. Is it all one grey zone and the same? OR is there any benefit to being more specific in our approach? Luke and Nick discuss the needs to knows on tempo & threshold. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Carb-loading has been common practice within endurance athletes for years, but is it still a beneficial means of aiding our performance? Luke talks all things carbohydrate loading on this episode. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

We had a question from a while ago we thought we'd re-vist and share on the podcast about doing big gear efforts on the bike. Is it worth it? Find out in this episode. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Fasted Training over the last little while has become a pretty popular training method and when used correctly can be quite effective, BUT a large number of athletes get the timing of fasted sessions completely wrong. Today's episode we go through the Pro's and Con's of Fasted Training and how you can use it effectively, including when to avoid it during your training week. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance  

Protein intake is a critical part of the nutrition and recovery process, but how much do we actually need? Luke talks through the protein requirements of endurance athletes in this episode of the podcast. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

The team is back together, at an acceptable social distance, to talk about the common mistakes being made by a number of athletes during the isolation period and how to avoid making simple running errors to minimise your risk of injury. Whether your a runner increasing the number of sessions you're doing OR a cyclist/swimmer getting into running for an alternative to get you by, we talk through everything you need to know to reduce the injury risk and run smarter. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Luke discusses the effect of exercise intensity on immune system function. Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there:   Instagram: @metsperformance

Most of us understand monitoring our training using Heart Rate, Power or Pace, but when you're doing a Strength session, how do we monitor the training load? Luke discussed how to monitor strength training load and the different variables used in a "gym" setting. If you’re interested in our 3-month strength training program built specifically for endurance athletes, you can find out more here: https://go.metsperformance.com.au/strengthtraining Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Who taught you to breathe? Think about it, you probably didn't learn how to breathe and we all definitely take for granted how important breathing is in the bodies natural regulation of stress (physical and psychological). Adam Hutton joins Nick on this episode to talk about breathing and answer a few questions as to why improving how you breathe is so important for improving performance and overall health. FOLLOW Adam on Instagram: @hutton_performance Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Nick answers a few questions about changing the training plan as a follow up to some recent podcasts in this ASK METS Physiology Secrets episode.   Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance

Luke had quite a complex question come through for this episode on the impact of accumulations in Lactic Acid on the enzymes responsible for aerobic energy production (aerobic glycolysis) & the impact on the environment for ideal Mitochondria adaptation for better oxygen use overall. Breaking it down into 5mins, this is the most simple breakdown of inhibition of Glycolytic Enzymes and Mitochondria you will find ANYWHERE! How to improve VO2max - Check this video out: https://youtu.be/RGUz_fCj0EM Got a question about endurance performance you want answered? Let us know, JOIN the METS Mastermind community (link below) to gain access to the FREE Facebook Group and MORE! https://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind OR Check out our social pages and send us a message there: Instagram: @metsperformance