1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport

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  • We often see the top layer or performance but its the lesser known stories, science and happenings where the real fascination and wonder lies. Join us as we discuss what is happening in sport, just that little bit deeper and differently to what you may expect. Hosted by Xylon van Eyck & David Lipman
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  • Questioning Limiters in Endurance - Dr Andrew Koutnik

    Questioning Limiters in Endurance - Dr Andrew Koutnik
    Feb 21 2025
    Another week another bunch of running records which we cover. After this we chat a bit about Tarawera Ultramarathon results and the Tyreek Hill vs Noah Lyles showdown before touching on a new form of doping - Mitochondrial Transplants. We then get to an interview with Dr Andrew Koutnik a researcher studying the influence of nutrition and metabolism on health, disease, and performance about a paper he was an author on; “Carbohydrate Ingestion Eliminates Hypoglycemia & Improves Endurance Exercise Performance in Triathletes Adapted to Very Low & High Carbohydrate Isocaloric Diets”(00:00) Introduction(07:17) David’s Heat Training(10:15) Xylon Turns a Corner (14:00) Community Shoutouts (17:12) Indoor Track Records (21:30) New Half Marathon WR (26:16) Tarawera Results (29:50) Noah Lyles vs Tyreek Hill (32:40) Mitochondrial Transplants (40:30) Interview Starts(42:40) Importance of Science Communication (46:02) What Was Done in the Study? (48:20) Timeline of Adaptation to Low Carb Diets(53:05) Study Design (61:20) Findings of the Study (63:00) Study Population and Applicability (74:00) Metabolically Unhealthy Athletes (78:29) Outro and Review (84:40) Doctor’s Office (89:20) What We’ll Be Watching Thanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for their sponsorship, use the link below to get 15% off your first order and support the podcast: https://visit.pfandh.com/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf you’re unsure how which products to use or how to plan your race nutrition check out Precision’s Fuel & Hydration Planner (if you follow this you will have your discount applied automatically on your first order too): https://visit.pfandh.com/onepercentfuelplannerLinks to Andrew: Instagram: @andrewkoutnikphdX: @AKoutnikArticle on Mitochondrial Transplantation as Dopinghttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/14/new-doping-trick-why-scientists-fear-athletes-already-using/ David’s Article on Mitochondrial Transplantshttps://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/mitochondrial-transplantationArticle Discussed with Andrew https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpcell.00583.2024 Article Andrew Mentioned on Runners https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1150265/fullArticle on Magnus Ditlev Andrew Mentionedhttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/20/1/article-p161.xml Andrew’s in Depth Breakdown of the Paper on Substackhttps://substack.com/inbox/post/154543219?r=40eopm&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpodFollow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Training Models and Physiological Thresholds - Jem Arnold

    Training Models and Physiological Thresholds - Jem Arnold
    Feb 14 2025
    Xylon & David talk about some Millrose games results, national records falling in the 5k and Visma Lease a Bike’s use of TT helmets on the road before being joined by a guest to discuss training intensity distribution. Jem Arnold is a PhD candidate in exercise physiology at the University of British Columbia, where his research focuses on sport-related vascular conditions. He is also a physiotherapist, and endurance coach & consultant.(00:00) Introduction(06:18) David’s Training(10:52) Xylon Being Grumpy (13:15) Millrose Games Results (18:15) Cassandre Beaugrand Breaking the French 5K Record (19:23) Visma Lease a Bike Using TT Helmets on the Road (22:55) Interview Starts(24:40) What was the Paper Jem Contributed to? (26:52) The Role of Science Communication as a Researcher (28:47) What is Training Intensity Distribution? (34:26) What did the Research Group Do? (37:29) Which Sports Were Included? (37:57) Training Constraints and Periodisation (43:13) Reclassification of Participants in the Study(48:08) Results of the Analysis (55:56) Thoughts on Why Different Levels of Athlete Respond Differently(59:05) Day to Day Variation in Thresholds and Equipment Measurement Variability (70:30) Outro (70:55) Doctors Office (73:10) What we are WatchingThanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for their sponsorship, use the link below to get 15% off your first order and support the podcast: https://visit.pfandh.com/theonepercentbetterpodcastIf you’re unsure how which products to use or how to plan your race nutrition check out Precision’s Fuel & Hydration Planner (if you follow this you will have your discount applied automatically on your first order too): https://visit.pfandh.com/onepercentfuelplannerLinks to Jem: Instagram:@jem_arnoldX:@jem_arnoldBluesky:@jemarnold.bsky.socialArticle David Mentioned on Development https://healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/developmentArticle on Which Training Intensity Distribution is Best https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388557095_Which_Training_Intensity_Distribution_Intervention_will_Produce_the_Greatest_Improvements_in_Maximal_Oxygen_Uptake_and_Time-Trial_Performance_in_Endurance_Athletes_A_Systematic_Review_and_Network_Meta Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address:podcast.1percentbetter@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Youth Development, Neuromuscular Fatigue & Breaking Records

    Youth Development, Neuromuscular Fatigue & Breaking Records
    Feb 7 2025

    In episode 49 we cover a spate of running records being broken, some discussion about broadcast rights and the power of the individual in sports. We also discuss the UCI’s ban on repeated carbon monoxide inhalation before discussing athletic development in the contact of Albert Philipsen before we grab some audio from a conversation we had with his former coach about Albert. We finish off discussing ACL tears in the doctor's office.

    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:39) David’s Update

    (03:51) Adjusting Expectations as we Advance as Athletes

    (10:08) Xylon’s Update

    (13:30) Community Shoutouts

    (16:30) Instrumented Footballs

    (20:14) Grand Slam Track Broadcast Rights

    (22:51) Australian Rugby Broadcast Rights

    (23:44) Records Tumble in the Running World

    (27:23) The Power of the Individual in Sport

    (36:44) The Ban of Repeated Carbon Monoxide Inhalation by the UCI

    (39:39) Albert Philipsen’s Big Volume and Athletic Development

    (45:20) Albert Philipsen’s Former Coach Gives Context for Albert

    (56:20) Neuromuscular Changes During the Women’s Football World Cup

    (61:40) Lisandro Martinez ACL Tear


    Thanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for their sponsorship, use the link below to get 15% off your first order and support the podcast:

    https://visit.pfandh.com/theonepercentbetterpodcast

    If you’re unsure how which products to use or how to plan your race nutrition check out Precision’s Fuel & Hydration Planner (if you follow this you will have your discount applied automatically on your first order too):

    https://visit.pfandh.com/onepercentfuelplanner


    Adidas Football

    https://news.adidas.com/football/adidas-unveils-the-official-match-ball-for-the-fifa-club-world-cup-2025/s/d1098f52-7a1e-4c8c-9002-cf6b61be13b7

    Article on Banning Repeated Carbon Monoxide Inhalation

    https://www.uci.org/pressrelease/the-uci-bans-repeated-inhalation-of-carbon-monoxide-and-introduces-measures/vvSYoDzCDZBPjA1dXNoWq

    Article on Virat Kohli

    https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/cricket-2025-virat-kohli-playing-for-delhi-wicket-video-watch-himanshu-sangwan-delhi-v-railways-ranji-trophy-bcci-rules/news-story/c0335a6e33a6a6a8a2cffda94071066c

    Article on Neuromuscular Fatigue in Spanish Women’s Football Team During the WC

    https://www.termedia.pl/Individual-changes-in-neuromuscular-performance-in-the-Spanish-r-nwomen-s-national-football-team-throughout-the-2023-World-Cup,78,55483,1,1.html


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    1 hr and 8 mins

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