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Barbell Medicine Podcast

Episode #367: Training Load ft. Dr. Franco Impellizzeri

Barbell Medicine Podcast

Barbell Medicine

Health & Fitness

4.81.2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 September 2025

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we're joined by renowned sports scientist and researcher, Dr. Franco Impellizzeri, for a deep dive into the complex world of training load.


Dr. Impellizzeri discusses his journey in sports science and helps us cut through the confusion surrounding a core concept of training: training load. We break down the crucial distinction between external load (the physical work you do, like weight on the bar or distance run) and internal load (your body's unique physiological and psychological response to that work). You'll learn why measuring both is essential for effective programming and long-term progress.


Whether you’re a coach, an athlete, or just someone looking to optimize your training, this episode will provide a new framework for thinking about stress, adaptation, and the road to smarter, safer gains.


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very special guest, Dr. Franco and Pelaziri. He is redefining how we think about training and

0:44.3

sports and performance. I came across some papers starting a few years ago and have been

0:49.2

addicted to him. And so now you guys get to learn from one of the best in exercise physiology,

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statistical methodology,

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and everything having to do with sports science, specifically around training load and injury

0:59.5

prevention. He's helped teams and athletes move from guesswork to a scientific approach. It's

1:04.3

honored to welcome Dr. Franco and Pelliziri to the Barba Medicine podcast. Thank you so much for

1:09.0

joining me. How's it going? Thank you very much for joining me. How's it going?

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Thank you very much for having me.

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Yeah, it's going well.

1:20.3

And I'm not that good as you're saying, but I really appreciate the take.

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Well, there you go.

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Yeah. So look, if and when the next time I come to Australia and whatever, maybe you give me a more

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