Physiology Secrets
Physiology Secrets
METS Performance
The Physiology Secrets Podcast gives you inside access to the BEST Endurance Performance information out there, presented in a way that anyone can understand.
Fuelling for Endurance (A Chat w/ Effortless Swimming)
Nick recently was invited on the Effortless Swimming podcast to chat about our new testing equipment in the lab and discuss the practical implications of being able to use data to start dialling in further your fuelling needs when racing and training.To learn more about Effortless Swimming CLICK HEREFor more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Jul 18, 2024
56 min
Fuel Better, Race Better: Closing the Gap on Race-Day Nutrition
As you may have heard, we have some new lab testing equipment that has expanded our capabilities to go much deeper into your physiology. In this episode, we discuss the new metrics we can assess including Fat vs Carbohydrate utilisation and how we can pair that with an InBody composition analysis to better estimate and predict your race-day nutrition requirements to optimise your endurance performance. For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Jul 4, 2024
23 min
Which Test Protocol is Right for You? (In the METS Lab)
Recently we shared on Instagram some data from long time METS athlete Dimma and how we had him in the lab just to check in on his Zone 2. To do so we still measured his Oxygen consumption (VO2) and lactate, but we changed the protocol so he didn't have to go all the way to max. From your feedback and questions, we wanted to jump on and chat about the 3 main test protocols we can do in the lab and how they provide different levels and types of information to best inform your training and racing. For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind Got a question about the test protocols we can use in the lab? Unsure which one would be suit you? Get in contact with Nick to chat about it, via email: [email protected]
Nov 14, 2023
17 min
Revisiting the Fundamentals (Nick on the Stronger Stride Podcast)
Recently Nick was invited on as a guest on the Stronger Stride podcast to discuss the basics of lab testing and how the data can be implemented into training. Go check out the Stronger Stride podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-stronger-stride-podcast/id1546581804OR on instagram: @strongerstride For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
May 4, 2023
1 hr 1 min
The N=1 Theory (Taking an Individualised Approach)
The N=1 Theory is really a fancy name for something we've always done, individualise everything and seek performance improvement for the athlete in front of us, essentially creating the research study of that single athlete's performance to support them racing faster, smashing PB's and fitting it all in around all of the other things going on in life. Because that's what really matters.  For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Mar 16, 2023
24 min
From Pain to Performance, S&C for the Endurance Athlete with Huw Darnell
Huw Darnell joined Nick for this awesome episode of the podcast to chat all about how his work as a strength & conditioning to aid endurance athletes through the process of 'Pain to Performance'. Huw also shares his insights into incorporating strength training into a busy and often complex endurance athlete schedule, PLUS a bonus quick discussion on how we can maximise our use of breath to assist performance and recovery.To find out more about Huw, head over to:https://www.huwdarnell.com.au/OR Instagram: @huwdarnell For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Feb 23, 2023
1 hr 11 min
Kicking 2023 off with CORE, Lactate Analyzers & STRYD
We’re back on the podcast in 2023 (it’s been a while!) and we’ve got our hands on some interesting endurance focused tech we think you’d be interested in hearing about. What else should we get our hands on to test or look into?ANDWho should we invite onto the podcast for a chat?Get in touch with Nick with your thoughts via email: [email protected] OR on Instagram @metsperformance For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Feb 10, 2023
21 min
What It’s Like Being Coached by a Sport Scientist (Part 2)
Zach is a 70.3 triathlete who first walked in the METS Lab after giving Geelong 70.3 (2020) a go off little to no training. He did ok, 12 months later he destroyed that benchmark and 3 years on with Nick coaching him, he's been able to optimise his training to take his performance to a whole new level.For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Dec 15, 2022
36 min
What It’s Like Being Coached by a Sport Scientist (Part 1)
Zach is a 70.3 triathlete who first walked in the METS Lab after giving Geelong 70.3 (2020) a go off little to no training. He did ok, 12 months later he destroyed that benchmark and 3 years on with Nick coaching him, he's been able to optimise his training to take his performance to a whole new level.For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind
Dec 12, 2022
47 min
Fuelling for Race Day (Pre-Event Nutrition with Luke & Ethan - Active Health Clinic)
On this episode, Nick jumped on for a chat with Dieticians Luke & Ethan from Active Health Clinic to discuss nutritional choices leading into race day. Everything from carb loading considerations, smart food choices and how you can best ensure you get the fuel you need practically before your next endurance event.You can contact the guys here:Luke Hassan - [email protected] Said - [email protected]
Jul 14, 2022
31 min
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