In this episode, Dr. Golo Röhrken talks about performance, VO2max, strength training, overtraining, and the biggest mistakes that recreational and ambitious athletes repeatedly make. Drawing on his experience as a doctor, sports scientist, and coach in triathlon, Ironman, and Hyrox, he explains why many people train too hard, too non-specifically, and without a proper foundation, and how to build endurance, strength, explosiveness, and recovery much more intelligently.
Topics covered in this episode:
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Why VO2max is one of the most important markers of performance and longevity
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Low Intensity vs. High Intensity: What effective endurance training really looks like
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Why many people train incorrectly in the "gray zone"
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Strength training for muscle mass, explosive power, and long-term health
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Why explosiveness is so important and often completely neglected
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Recognizing overtraining: Motivation, libido, HRV, sleep, and training load
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Why Hyrox athletes are often more likely to overtrain than triathletes
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Why the basics are more important than supplements, gadgets, and quick fixes
If you want to understand how to improve your performance, avoid injuries, and at the same time do something for your longevity, then be sure to listen to this episode.
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