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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