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That Triathlon Show

Training talk with Sebastian Zeller | EP#259

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 9 November 2020

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Sebastian Zeller, PhD, is a full-time triathlon coach with a strong background in sports science.  In this training talk we cover a number of key topics on endurance training, and Sebastian goes into detail on his approach and methodology.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Sebastian's coaching approach -Using lab testing to individualise training -Training structure and appropriate use of different intensity levels -Key markers of performance: VO2max, VLaMax, FatmMax, Anaerobic Threshold, Lactate Minimum -The impact of muscle fiber type (fast twitch and slow twitch) on training -Using Heart Rate Variability to analyse training -Projects on carbohydrate combustion and ketones with Bora Hansgrohe cycling team   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts259/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Sebastian's Instagram Proathletes.de website, Instagram Triathlon Crew Cologne Youtube-channel and Podcast (Triathlongelaber) Dan Lorang – coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175 FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 1) | EP#237 Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 2) | EP#238 Training structure, periodisation and the science of winning with Jan Olbrecht, PhD | EP#198 Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0

That Traflon Show, 259.

0:17.6

Hey, what's up, everybody, and welcome back to another episode of that triathlon show, the podcast

0:23.9

presented by Scientific Traathlon.com.

0:27.5

I'm our host Michael and on today's episode, I interview coach Sebastian Sellard.

0:32.2

Sebastian is a coach with Pro Athletes.de.

0:37.2

He has a strong background in sports science doing his PhD with

0:42.4

the University of Cologne. And in this interview we will cover a number of key topics related

0:48.7

to endurance training, discuss Sebastian's coaching approach and methodology. But before we get into all of that, big thanks to our sponsors, Precisionhydration, that you can find on Precisionhydration.com.

1:01.5

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1:05.6

So if you're somebody to lose a lot of sodium in your sweat, then you can get a strong concentrated supplement and if you lose

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1:19.5

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1:25.1

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1:36.4

need to replace especially in longer races and training days and especially in hotter climates

1:42.1

when you'll be sweating a lot.

1:47.5

Big thanks also to Roka that you can find on Roka.com.

1:51.3

Roka are the world leading manufacturers of wetsuits, trisuits, swimskin,

1:54.3

scowls, high-performance eyewear and prescription glasses and sunglasses.

1:58.7

And they're used by some of the best athletes in the world, including athletes like Lucy Charles, Barclay, Ford Duffy, Marimola, Javier Gomez,

2:02.1

and many, many others. But their products are also incredible for the slightly slower athletes,

2:08.3

and myself included, who just want the performance boosts at whatever ability level you are at

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