Archive - The Science of Maximal Athletic Development

MSMRL2: Getting real about the WORK required.

In this conversation, Alan and Iñaki delve into the intricacies of endurance training, emphasizing the importance of work capacity over intensity-heavy…

Jun 27 •

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Iñaki de la Parra

56:18

The importance of knowing (and sticking to!) your Training Zones

Inspired by a few posts I’ve seen of late saying…

Jun 18 •

It's time to get real about the WORK required...

When it comes to endurance training, it's easy to get caught up in chasing numbers.

Jun 12 •

MSMRL1: Make movement your default!

In the first episode of the MAD Science meets Real Life Podcast, my co-host Iñaki de la Parra and I tackle the questions…

Jun 5 •

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May 2025

Your whole day is a workout & these are your zones...

A few years ago, renowned author, mathematician, and the polymathest of the polymaths, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, posted a truly ponderous tweet, a tweet…

May 22 •

Chapter 26: Case Studies of Athletic Development

Level 6: The full-time Professional - World-Class Wendy

May 2 •

March 2025

Chapter 25: Case Studies of Athletic Development:

The Level 5 Athlete: The aspiring Pro - Elite Eric

Mar 14 •

January 2025

Chapter 24: Case Studies of Athletic Development

Level 4 - The Competitive, Working, Amateur - Kona Karen

Jan 27 •

December 2024

Chapter 23: Case Studies of Athletic Development

The Level 3 Athlete: Ironman Ian

Dec 3, 2024 •

November 2024

Chapter 22: Case Studies of Athletic Development

Level 2 - The Recreational Athlete: Fiona Funrunner

Nov 7, 2024 •

October 2024

Chapter 21: Case Studies of Athletic Development

Level 1 - The Health & Fitness Athlete: Metabolic Melvin

Oct 8, 2024 •

September 2024

Chapter 20: The impact of heat on training and performance.

In the first half of the chapter on environmental factors which affect training and performance, we focused on the impact of altitude.

Sep 4, 2024 •

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