Predictors of performance in amateur triathletes with Paulo Puccinelli, MD PhD | EP#281 - a podcast by Mikael Eriksson

from 2021-04-12T04:00

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Paulo Puccinelli is a sports medicine physician with a PhD in exercise physiology. In this episode we discuss his recent study, on the most important predictors for performance in amateur triathletes.  

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-An overview of the study Paulo and his team conducted on predictors of performance in amateur (Olympic distance) triathletes

-The importance of VO2max and Maximum Aerobic Velocity (MAV)

-The importance of triathlon experience

-The relative insignificance of (running) economy

-A discussion on body composition

-A discussion on chronotype

-Paulo's coaching advice and takehome messages 

 

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