Polarized Training Pathway
In collaboration with Dr. Stephen Seiler, the “father of polarized training,” we have curated everything you need to know about the 80/20 training method.
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Episode Two of The Stephen Seiler Podcast: A Brief History of Exercise Physiology
In this second part of our three-part series, Dr. Stephen Seiler gives us the history of exercise physiology research as well as insights into the inner workings of the academic world.
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Polarized Training Science vs. Practice
Scientists have worked closely with athletes and coaches to define the polarized model and explain how it works. Who leads the way? Dr. Seiler talks about the scientific process playing out in valuable ways in both research and the real world.
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Data Analysis: Mathieu van der Poel at the Tour of Flanders
Dr. Stephen Seiler dives into Mathieu van der Poel’s power data from the 2021 Tour of Flanders to decipher what it takes to excel in a Spring Classic.
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Dr. Seiler and Siren Seiler Analyze Molly Seidel’s Olympic Marathon Training
Dr. Stephen Seiler and his daughter, an elite runner and sport science student, analyze bronze medalist Molly Seidel’s Olympic training.
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How Polarized Training Can Save You From Overreaching
It can be very easy to train at a moderate intensity all the time, which can be a surefire way to land in an overreached state. Polarized training can help prevent that—and in this video, Dr. Seiler explains how.
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The Past, Present, and Future of Sport Science with Drs. Louise Burke, Stephen Seiler, and Iñigo Mujika
For our 400th episode we invited three of the most prominent names in exercise physiology to discuss where we are and where we’re going in endurance sports science.
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Polarized Training Method: USA Cycling Course
Science shows that polarized training supports long-term performance gains. See how to coach athletes using this 80/20 polarized approach.
The Revolutionary Work of Dr. Hans Selye
Dr. Stephen Seiler joins us to talk about one of the biggest influences on his own work, Dr. Hans Selye who’s been called the Einstein of the biological sciences.
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Fundamentals of Physiology 101: USA Cycling Course
This course will provide you with a strong foundational understanding of how the human body responds to training.
Overreaching, Overtraining, and Burnout: USA Cycling Course
This course teaches coaches how to identify, prevent, and manage the full spectrum of overreaching, overtraining, and training-related dysfunction—with insights from world-renowned physiologist Dr. Stephen Seiler and other leading experts.
Why Breathing Frequency May Become Our Best Measure of Training Stress
Dr. Stephen Seiler joins us to talk about his new project developing a breathing frequency measure and why it may match up better with perceived exertion than heart rate or power.
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Examining a Critical Meta-Analysis of Training Distribution Models
Dr. Michael Rosenblat joins us to discuss the largest meta-analysis comparing distribution models, which he co-authored with Dr. Stephen Seiler.
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Dr. Seiler’s 12 Training Truths for Endurance Development
After 30 years of studying exercise endurance training, Dr. Seiler distills it all into 12 fundamental practices.
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Norwegian Method or Just Good Holistic Practice? With Dr. Stephen Seiler
Dr. Seiler explains what we can and can’t take from the Ingebrigtsen brothers and from the Norwegian approach to training in general.
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How Much Interval Training Do We Really Need? With Dr. Stephen Seiler
Nothing has been researched more than high-intensity interval training. We talk with Dr. Seiler about what the science really says and how to apply it to our own training.
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How to Navigate a World of Exploding Metrics and Estimates with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Marco Altini
The number of, well, numbers we track during training is exploding, but they’re not all made equal. Some represent actual measurements while others are just estimates. We discuss the implications.
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Favorite Cycling Workouts—Comparing Different Approaches
All-star guests like Dr. Stephen Seiler, Frank Overton, and Sonya Looney share their favorite cycling workouts and how they fit into different training styles.
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Dr. Seiler Explores the Training of Speedskater Nils van der Poel
Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews two-time Olympic speedskating champion Nils van der Poel and his coach, Johan Röjler.
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“Sports Are Just a Skill”: Jordan Rapp on the Rise & Future of eSports
Dr. Stephen Seiler discusses esports with elite endurance athlete and game developer Jordan Rapp.
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Fast Talk Femmes: The Power of Rest and Recovery—with Dr. Stephen Seiler
Dr. Seiler helps us understand the power of rest from a physiological perspective. Rest can help us become more disciplined and improve fitness.
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Interview with Marieke van Wanroij and Lieselot Decroix of Jumbo-Visma
Get to know Marieke, Lieselot, and the Jumbo-Visma team ethic as Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews these two pro-team coaches.
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Fast Talk Special Edition: Talking Fast, Burning Mouths
Dr. Stephen Seiler joins Trevor, Rob, and Grant as they ask each other spicy questions while eating hot wings.
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Behind the Grand Tour, with Dr. Stephen Seiler and Tim Declercq
Dr. Stephen Seiler interviews cyclist Tim Declercq on his life and what it’s like to be a domestique in Grand Tours.
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