In episode 96, David is joined by Dr. Harry Dorrell.
Harry is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lincoln, where his research focuses on the use of velocity based measures to dictate training loads in an attempt to optimize adaptation to resistance training.
David & Harry discuss why velocity-based "loading" may be a more suitable term that velocity-based "training," how to practically apply velocity-based measures in a team setting and the future research direction of velocity-based training.
Full show-notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode96
In episode 95, David is joined by Dr. Oliver Barley.
Dr. Barley is a lecturer and research at Edith Cowan University.
Oliver's research interest are in the domain of exercise physiology, specifically combat sports.
The focus of Oliver's PhD studies was in the area of weight cutting strategies in combat athletes.
David & Oliver discuss heat acclimation and it's potential benefits for both performance and the weight cutting procedure.
In episode 94, David is joined by Broderick Chavez.
Broderick Chavez is the Evil Genius. He’s a renowned trainer based in the US and has trained champions, Olympians and IFBB Pros as well as hundreds of other athletes. He is a sports performance expert, biologist, chemist, coffee connoisseur and an insomniac.
Not only has Broderick worked in Sports Performance field 30 years, he’s competed at a national level in bodybuilding, powerlifting and strongman.
He’s a critical thinker, lifter, speaker and thought provoker.
Broderick is uncensored and controversial. Rather than trying to prove to you or anyone else that he is the singular outlet for truth, he hopes to stimulate thought, experiment and dialogue that will bring us all closer to the truth.
This is a guy to listen to if you coach athletes or you’re an athlete yourself, wanting to get to the top of their game.
In this Episode, David & Broderick discuss why understanding the tenants of biology is crucial to effective programming & decision making.
The pair also discuss the value of regularly getting blood work done to optimise both health & performance.