Physiology

Humans aren’t machines—we’re much more complicated. Exercise physiology involves changes in the body from exercise and rest.

From anaerobic threshold to environmental acclimatization, from FTP to PGC-1 alpha, we explore the science of human performance.

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The Science Behind Going Slow to Be Fast

Trevor Connor

The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to VO2max and Lactate Tests

Trevor Connor

The Physiology of the Race Season, with Dr. Iñigo San Millán

Fast Talk Episode 165

The True Definition of Threshold

Trevor Connor

The Impact of Cold on Metabolism and Fueling

Dr. Stephen Cheung

The Lactic Acid Myth

Trevor Connor

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How to Stay Fit and Fast As You Age

Anne Stein

Fast Talk Labs Q&A #1

Rob Pickels and Trevor Connor

Episode Two of The Stephen Seiler Podcast: A Brief History of Exercise Physiology

Fast Talk Episode 236

The Science Behind Going Slow to Be Fast

Trevor Connor

Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Your Athletic Potential

Alan Couzens

Polarized Training Pathway

Dr. Stephen Seiler and Trevor Connor

Testing to Identify Respiration Limiters

Ryan Kohler and Steve Neal

The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to VO2max and Lactate Tests

Trevor Connor

Q&A on Indoor Training, Effective Sleep, Recovery Needs for Women, and Vitamin D with Jennifer Real

Fast Talk Episode 212

Coach Alan Couzens’ Training Terminology

Alan Couzens

Cardiac Remodeling in Endurance Athletes, with Dr. Brad Petek and Dr. Tim Churchill

Fast Talk Episode 197

How to Warm Up for Zwift Races

Rob Pickels