• #258 - Dr Dan Plews | How to Use Heat to Optimize Performance

  • Dec 27 2024
  • Durée: 57 min
  • Podcast

#258 - Dr Dan Plews | How to Use Heat to Optimize Performance

  • Résumé

  • Dr. Dan Plews is a renowned endurance coach, sports scientist, and Ironman World Championship age-group record holder. He works with both elite and amateur triathletes, applying science-backed techniques to enhance performance. His expertise lies in heart rate variability (HRV), heat training, and fat-adapted nutrition strategies. With a PhD in Exercise Physiology, he blends academic knowledge with hands-on coaching experience to help athletes reach their full potential.

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    EPISODE CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Introduction to Triathlon and Coaching Journey
    03:06 Transitioning from Competition to Coaching
    06:11 The Role of Sauna in Training and Recovery
    08:59 Heat Training and Its Benefits
    12:07 Cold Exposure and Recovery Strategies
    15:03 Consistency in Training and Recovery
    18:09 Final Thoughts on Endurance Training
    26:34 The Foundation of Consistency in Athletic Performance
    32:11 The Pillars of Recovery: Sleep, Nutrition, and Training
    43:52 Understanding Periodization in Training
    52:48 Enjoying the Journey: Key Takeaways for New Athletes

    TAKEAWAYS


    • Dr. Dan Plews had 45 athletes racing at the Half Ironman World Champs.
    • He started triathlons at the age of nine, influenced by his father's athletic journey.
    • He stopped competing in 2022 to focus on coaching and family.
    • Transitioning from competition to coaching can be fulfilling and necessary.
    • Sauna use can enhance training adaptations and recovery.
    • Heat training can improve performance through physiological adaptations.
    • Cold water immersion helps reactivate the parasympathetic nervous system.
    • Consistency in training is crucial for endurance athletes.
    • Balancing training loads is essential for recovery and performance.
    • Recovery strategies should be personalized to individual needs. Consistency is crucial for athletes, and it revolves around recovery.
    • The three pillars of recovery are sleep, nutrition, and training periodization.
    • Adequate sleep is essential for optimal recovery and performance.
    • Protein intake is vital for recovery, with recommendations of 200-300 grams per day for athletes.
    • Understanding training phases and periodization is key to effective training.
    • New athletes should monitor their training intensity to avoid burnout.
    • Recovery strategies should be prioritized over minor recovery techniques like saunas.
    • Magnesium supplementation is important for athletes due to its role in muscle function and recovery.
    • Enjoying the training process is essential; it doesn't have to be a suffer fest.
    • Improvement in endurance sports is a dose-response relationship, requiring consistent training.

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    TRANSCRIPT
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