Mid Life Athlete
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Many more of us are challenging ourselves and performing at a high level in sport, particularly endurance sports, well into our middle age. This podcast explores everything you want to know as a mid-life athlete, from how age affects our performance; how our bodies react to training; how should we train as a mid-life athlete; how can we prevent injury; what’s the best recovery process; tips on nutrition and how can we improve our mental health & psychology. We’ll interview experts in their field from coaches, medical professionals, trainers etc and a range of successful mid-life athletes to explore the secrets to success as a mid-life athlete. The Midlife Athlete podcasts are free and we hope our fans enjoy them. Go to https://midlifeathlete.substack.com to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our latest podcasts, blogs, offers etc into your inbox. Email us via [email protected] Twitter @PodMidInstagram @mid_life_athlete Midlife Athlete podcast uses Buzzsprout to get our shows out to the world. Buzzsprout is easy, inexpensive and a fun way to have your own talk show. We love how our show is online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing our podcast.To get started with Buzzsprout, use the link below. It lets Buzzsprout know we sent you and helps support our show. Plus if you sign up for a paid plan they’ll send you a $20 Amazon gift card.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1456093
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S4E3 Patagonman
January 28, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJason and Greg chat to Gavin Booker, who recently took on and conquered Patagonman. The race is not for beginners. It's a grueling triathlon that takes place in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the world. Starting in the Aysen Fjord, athletes must swim 3.8 kilometers, cycle 180 kilometers along the famous Carretera Austral, and then run 42.2 kilometers through canyons, next to lakes and waterfalls to General Carrera Lake. Along the way, participants may encounter a variety o...
New Year resolutions
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBHappy New Year everyone. We shoot the breeze with some New Year resolutions and future guests. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our latest podcasts, blogs, offers etc into your inbox. Support the show Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our latest podcasts, blogs, offers etc into your inbox.
S4E1 We're back!
November 19, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAfer a long hiatus of 6 months where kids exams, the Summer and work/life got in the way Greg and Jason are back for a season 4. We intend to complete delving into our mid life athlete framework plus we're going back to where we all started with mid life athletes and expert guests. Support the show Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our latest podcasts, blogs, offers etc into your inbox.
S3E12 One Man's Quest to Lift 200 Elephants!
May 27, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBJason and Greg are back interviewing amazing mid life athletes. In this episode we chat to Matthew Forgham, who was part of a team of 6 men shifting 1 million kg of weight in 24 hours. The challenge was to raise awareness and funds for endometriosis, a condition that affects one in ten women, (176 million women globally). Matthew was the only mid life athlete. The challenge involved using free weights (weighted squats, deadlifts, barbell rows and bench press) to move the 1 million kg. The w...
S3E11 How to approach strength training
April 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIn this episode, Jason and Greg discuss the importance of strength training in maintaining health and athletic performance, and provide advice on how to create a structured strength training program. We talk about the need to have specific goals and how understanding the principles of specificity, overload, and progression are important in creating an effective program. We outline seven steps to consider, including conducting a needs analysis, selecting exercises, and determining training fr...
Our own Greg Ryan & Nick Gibbins chase another burpee world record
March 15, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBListeners may have heard Greg talk about his latest challenge - an attempt at the 24 hr team relay burpee world record. Instigated by Nick Gibbins a team of 3 men and 3 women will attempt to do over 12,000 burpees in a 24 hr period to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease. Three of the team are mid life athletes and fair to say exploring the boundaries of what we think is feasible for those of us in middle age. This is the story of their attempt to break that world record over the weekend...
S3E10 Anaerobic Training - what happens when we do it
February 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis is part 1 of a 2 part chapter on anaerobic training. Anaerobic training is important for mid-life athletes to combat muscle loss, strength loss, and loss of power as they age. It involves high-intensity, intermittent bouts of exercise that require the regeneration of ATP at a much faster rate than aerobic exercise. Anaerobic training uses the phosphagen and glycolytic system, while the aerobic system is involved in the recovery of energy stores and the expulsion of metabolic wastes du...
S3E9 How to train for aerobic & VO2 capacity
February 12, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBAerobic and VO2 capacity training is important for mid-life athletes as aerobic capacity decreases after the age of 40 years and VO2 max decreases gradually with age. These declines can be slowed down by aerobic exercise, done correctly. The ideal training is a mix between "zone 2" training and high-intensity workouts like interval training. "Zone 2" is moderate intensity characterized by low blood lactate, controlled ventilation, and low perceived effort. This type of training facilitates a...
S3E8 The respiratory & circulatory systems
January 29, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJason and Greg discuss the respiratory and circulatory systems and how they work together to support the body. The circulatory system, made up of the heart and blood vessels, brings blood to and from the lungs to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues and organs, while also removing carbon dioxide and waste products. The respiratory system, which includes the lungs, alveoli, and diaphragm, is responsible for breathing and facilitating the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide b...
S3E7 The bodies energy systems
January 22, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, Jason and Greg tackle the basic tenants of the bodies energy systems. Show notes The energy systems represent the body’s ability to convert chemical energy stored in food into mechanical work. There are three main energy systems that the human body uses during exercise. The phosphagen system is the primary energy system used during short-term, high-intensity exercises such as sprinting or weightlifting. Glycolytic system uses lactate from the muscles and glucose from the b...
S3E7 The body's energy systems
January 22, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, Jason and Greg tackle the basic tenants of the bodies energy systems. Show notes The energy systems represent the body’s ability to convert chemical energy stored in food into mechanical work. There are three main energy systems that the human body uses during exercise. The phosphagen system is the primary energy system used during short-term, high-intensity exercises such as sprinting or weightlifting. Glycolytic system uses lactate from the muscles and glucose from the b...
S3E6 Muscles: how they work
January 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBBefore we delve into one of the main parts of the Mid Life Athlete framework - exercise - we thought we’d tackle some foundational topics, starting with muscles and how they work. In this episode we cover: Three types of muscle Switching on the muscle Activation Recruitment patterns Levers Biomechanical factors & force Basic types of action If you would like to access the detailed notes behind this episode then please subscribe to our paid Substack posts. The Mid Life Athlete pod...
A slight change in direction. Introducing Mid Life Athlete framework
December 17, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAfter 2 years of interviewing mid life athletes and experts, we've learnt a heap of things and are taking a slight change in direction. During our Summer break we started drawing on that knowledge to work on a framework for mid life athletes. After a few tweaks we are ready to share our work with listeners. This prompted us to think about changing the podcast slightly, to move away from interviews and focus more on delving into the details behind the framework. We'll still interview peop...
S3E5 A slight change in direction. Introducing Mid Life Athlete framework
December 17, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAfter 2 years of interviewing mid life athletes and experts, we've learnt a heap of things and are taking a slight change in direction. During our Summer break we started drawing on that knowledge to work on a framework for mid life athletes. After a few tweaks we are ready to share our work with listeners. This prompted us to think about changing the podcast slightly, to move away from interviews and focus more on delving into the details behind the framework. We'll still interview peop...
S3E4 Should we rethink healthcare as more prevention-as-a-service?
November 18, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWe've mentioned many times on this podcast the benefits of exercise on health. With significant behaviour change could we rethink healthcare as more of a prevention as a service rather than sickcare which is what we've got today. Dr Ramin Rafei thinks we can. Jason and Greg chat to Ramin about how he came to rethink healthcare and what his interesting approach is via his start-up Unleash. Ramin is a passionate supporter of changing our view on healthcare and he has some ambitious goals. ...
S3E3 Questions you may ask about a Mid Life Athlete Framework, with listener & mid life athlete JC Cangilla
November 04, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBJason and Greg chat to JC Cangilla, a listener & mid life athlete who reached out with some questions following us publishing a newsletter on a draft mid life athlete framework: https://open.substack.com/pub/midlifeathlete/p/mid-life-athlete-framework?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web JC's original questions were how do you balance short term vs long term goals coupled with balancing stuff you should do but within life's constraints. We were convinced that many of you would have similar...
S3E2 Who would have thought of sweat as data?
October 15, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBGreg and Jason chat to Stefan van der Fluit, Founder and CEO of FlowBio and 2018 Netherlands age group ironman champion. Who would have thought of our sweat as data. Well that’s exactly what FlowBio does. Through its innovative Flowpatch it measures our sweet in real time enabling athletes to understand their hydration and sodium levels. It’s a breakthrough piece of tech that is currently being beta tested with a few pro athletes, including the Brownlee brothers. What they have learnt so far...
S3E1 Alternative truth
September 23, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBMildly enraged by a few articles that came across Greg's screen this week, we unpick the central messages behind these articles and call out what we think are alternative truths. Extending these themes we talk about Stephen Seiler's recent interview with Kilian Jornet, which you can find on our substack: https://midlifeathlete.substack.com/p/training-lessons-from-the-lover-of?r=rxa77&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web The Midlife Athlete podcasts are free and we hope our fans enjoy the...
Musings #7
September 17, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWe're back for Season 3! To kick off, Jason and Greg catch up on their summer exercise;, chat about v1 of the Mid Life Athlete framework revealed via our Substack site and how important it is to focus on form when starting back to training and exercise. A new season kick off wouldn't be complete without looking forward to some future guests and topics. The Midlife Athlete podcasts are free and we hope our fans enjoy them. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our ...
S2E19 Breaking the marathon age group world record at 71. What mid life athletes can learn?
June 14, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThis episode provides a possible glimpse into our future. We chat to Jo Schoonbroodt or ‘Jogger Jo’ as he is colloquially known, who at 71 just ran a 2 hr 54 min 19 sec marathon to become the world record holder for the 70-74 age group. An astonishing feat that many of us mid life athletes would be proud of! Jo has a great approach and philosophy to running that we can all take on board. As you’d expect we asked for some tips for us mere whipper snappers. If you want to follow Jo, he’s o...
S2E19 Breaking the marathon age group world record at 71. What mid life athletes can learn?
June 14, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThis episode provides a possible glimpse into our future. We chat to Jo Schoonbroodt or ‘Jogger Jo’ as he is colloquially known, who at 71 just ran a 2 hr 54 min 19 sec marathon to become the world record holder for the 70-74 age group. An astonishing feat that many of us mid life athletes would be proud of! Jo has a great approach and philosophy to running that we can all take on board. As you’d expect we asked for some tips for us mere whipper snappers. If you want to follow Jo, he’s o...
S2E18 Sleep: why it's important; how to measure & tips for improving quality
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBLike it or loathe it, we all need sleep. Pretty much every animal sleeps and given the risks associated with being unconscious for periods of time then it must be pretty important. In this episode we delve much deeper into sleep, with 2 experts: Dr Jonathan Charest is the Director of Athlete Sleep Services at the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance in Calgary and Jesse Cook, a Clinical Psych PhD Student & sleep researcher who has particular interest in advancing clinical care of hypersomnia...
S2E17 Setting a new Everesting record
May 22, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIt's not often you get to interview a word record holder but Jason & Greg had the pleasure of chatting to Nima Javaheri, who set a new cycling Everesting world record in March 2022, raising money for blood cancer. Nima's no stranger to incredible feats of endurance having previously competed and won the https://backyardultra.com/races/witiker-backyard-ultra/. All of this whilst holding down a busy job as a banker. Listen in to hear him talk about his mental fortitude and explain his pretty u...
Is SUP the new mid life athlete sport?
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBIs stand up paddle boarding (SUP) the new mid life athlete sport? Jason and Greg find out more chatting to mid life athlete, Simon Hutchinson. Simon played rugby for best part of 35 years and when hanging up his boots turned to endurance cycling and distance running. He got into SUP for the first time in 2012 and hasn't looked back since. SUP seems everywhere now, but contrary to perceptions it’s not a throwaway beach toy, but a developing sport with diverse disciplines ranging from rac...
S2E16 Is SUP the new mid life athlete sport?
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBIs stand up paddle boarding (SUP) the new mid life athlete sport? Jason and Greg find out more chatting to mid life athlete, Simon Hutchinson. Simon played rugby for best part of 35 years and when hanging up his boots turned to endurance cycling and distance running. He got into SUP for the first time in 2012 and hasn't looked back since. SUP seems everywhere now, but contrary to perceptions it’s not a throwaway beach toy, but a developing sport with diverse disciplines ranging from rac...
Musings #6
April 23, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBJason and Greg chat about previous guests, the lost art of patience, future challenges and Greg's health assessment for life insurance. Drop us an email at [email protected] You can find Midlife Athlete on Twitter @PodMid Instagram @mid_life_athlete The Midlife Athlete podcasts are free and we hope our fans enjoy them. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our latest podcasts, blogs, offers etc into your inbox. Support the show (https://www.buyme...
S2E15 Kevin Weber's story of running to stay alive
March 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBOnce in a while we get a guest who demands listening to. Kevin Weber is one of those guests. An extraordinary and inspiring story of how one man's refusal to give up on life after being given a diagnosis of terminal cancer has led him to run ultras all around the world and more importantly prolong his life. There are so many lessons in this episode that should make us all reflect on how we live our lives. Kevin has recently released a book telling his incredible story which you can purc...
S2E14 The impact of exercise on ageing joints
March 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBWhat happens to our joints as we age and what impact does exercise have? Greg and Jason find out more by chatting to Dr Eva Carneiro, a specialist in sports and exercise medicine. Dr Carneiro has previously worked with elite footballers and athletes but via her clinic now sees what she calls the ageing athlete; basically people like us. Dr Carneiro has a specialist interest and focus in cartilage, so we delved into what cartilage is and the importance of collagen. Along the way we dispel s...
The impact of exercise on ageing joints
March 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBWhat happens to our joints as we age and what impact does exercise have? Greg and Jason find out more by chatting to Dr Eva Carneiro, a specialist in sports and exercise medicine. Dr Carneiro has previously worked with elite footballers and athletes but via her clinic now sees what she calls the ageing athlete; basically people like us. Dr Carneiro has a specialist interest and focus in cartilage, so we delved into what cartilage is and the importance of collagen. Along the way we dispel s...
What does it take to win one of the worlds toughest endurance races - the Montane Spine?
March 03, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBJason chats to ultrarunner, Debbie Martin-Consani. Debbie was the first female finisher in this years Montane Spine Race, regarded as one of the worlds toughest endurance races. The spine race involves running 268 miles along the Pennine Way, with over 11,000m of climbing. Debbie finished after 104 hours of running or in her words, "forward propulsion". We chat about how Debbie got into running and then ultra running, what motivates her and of course what it takes to prepare and take part ...
S2E13 What does it take to win one of the worlds toughest endurance races - the Montane Spine?
March 03, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBJason chats to ultrarunner, Debbie Martin-Consani. Debbie was the first female finisher in this years Montane Spine Race, regarded as one of the worlds toughest endurance races. The spine race involves running 268 miles along the Pennine Way, with over 11,000m of climbing. Debbie finished after 104 hours of running or in her words, "forward propulsion". We chat about how Debbie got into running and then ultra running, what motivates her and of course what it takes to prepare and take part ...
S2E12 How your mindset can transform your life
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBGreg and Jason, chat to journalist and author, David Robson. David is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour, who has written for The Guardian, BBC Futures, New Scientist and the Atlantic amongst others. David has recently been researching something known as the 'expectation effect' and his research has culminated in his book "The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life". Listen in to find out more. You c...
S2E12 How your mindset can transform your life?
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBGreg and Jason, chat to journalist and author, David Robson. David is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour, who has written for The Guardian, BBC Futures, New Scientist and the Atlantic amongst others. David has recently been researching something known as the 'expectation effect' and his research has culminated in his book "The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life". Listen in to find out more. You c...
S2E11 From GP to running coach & author
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBGreg and Jason chat to Dr Juliet McGrattan about her personal journey as a runner but also her incredible story of how she went from a running mum and practising GP to author, speaker, podcaster, and coach. A passionate advocate for exercise as means to maintain our health and wellbeing, Juliet has just published her second book, Run Well. Juliet was also kind enough to answer some running questions from female listeners. For more information on Juliet, her story and books check out her ...
S2E10 What preventative measures can we take in midlife to improve our cognitive health?
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBGreg and Jason explore brain health - how you can sharpen your mind but also reduce the risk of dementia in later life. We chat to Dr Kailas Roberts who is a consultant psychiatrist and psychogeriatrician with over ten years’ experience in the field of old-age psychiatry. He's a doctor with a specialist interest in brain health and dementia. He runs a busy private practice caring for people with cognitive difficulties, and advises on management of the behavioural and psychological difficulti...
S2E10 How to maintain a healthy brain
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBGreg and Jason explore brain health - how you can sharpen your mind but also reduce the risk of dementia in later life. We chat to Dr Kailas Roberts who is a consultant psychiatrist and psychogeriatrician with over ten years’ experience in the field of old-age psychiatry. He's a doctor with a specialist interest in brain health and dementia. He runs a busy private practice caring for people with cognitive difficulties, and advises on management of the behavioural and psychological difficulti...
S2E9 Why its important to do strength training
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBGreg and Jason chat to Wayne Grimditch and Dan Hutchison. Wayne was a world record waterskier earlier in his career and since retiring established a fitness company that works with a lot of mid life athletes. Dan is an exercise physiologist at the University of Colorado teaching undergraduate students. Dan and Wayne teamed up some time ago to figure out the best protocols for training for mid life athletes, specifically around strength work. In this episode they both share what they have le...
S2E9 Why it’s important to do strength training
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBGreg and Jason chat to Wayne Grimditch and Dan Hutchison. Wayne was a world record waterskier earlier in his career and since retiring established a fitness company that works with a lot of mid life athletes. Dan is an exercise physiologist at the University of Colorado teaching undergraduate students. Dan and Wayne teamed up some time ago to figure out the best protocols for training for mid life athletes, specifically around strength work. In this episode they both share what they have le...
Musings #5
December 30, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBGreg and Jason recap on the last 12 months, picking out some of their favourite episodes and reflecting on what they have learnt from the variety of guests on the show. We share some of our new years resolutions and our thoughts around a mid life athlete blueprint. We'd love to hear from listeners on the concept of a blueprint for mid life athletes plus any adventures you have lined up for 2022. Drop us an email at [email protected] You can find Midlife Athlete on Twitter ...
S2E8 First woman to SUP coast-to-coast across northern England
December 23, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBGreg and Jason chat to midlife athlete, Jo Moseley, who in the Summer of 2019 became the first woman to stand up paddleboard, coast-to-coast, across Northern England. Jo has an amazing story of how she went from a single mum of 2 boys & non-exerciser to a world of adventure and challenges. Now Jo hopes to inspire others to take joy in any form of exercise. The film of her paddleboard challenge - Brave Enough, A Journey Home to Joy - can be rented/purchased via https://vimeo.com/ondemand/b...
S2E7 Don't “Just Do It” Nike-style, thinking is part of it too
December 16, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBAs Greg says at the start of this episode, we never thought we'd be chatting to a philosopher on Mid Life Athlete, but here we are chatting to Josh Habgood-Coote, who is a research fellow at the Grounds Project at Leeds University School of Philosophy. Josh wrote an article for Aeon magazine on how Gilbert Ryle's philosophy of mind could help athletes coach themselves to improve by thinking about what and how they are doing exercise, rather than simply doing it. Here's the article for r...
S2E6 What impact does age & exercise have on the immune system?
December 02, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBKeen to tie up some loose ends from previous episodes, Greg and Jason chat to Dr Daman Langguth, a leading Clinical Immunologist based in Brisbane, Australia. We delve into a heap of questions. Does the immune system decline with age? What impact does exercise have on the immune system? What can we do to boost our immune system? What impact does the menopause have? We think you'll be surprised by the answers. The Midlife Athlete podcasts are free and we hope our fans enjoy them. Click here...
S2E5 From city trader to Co-Founder of Shackleton via expeditions that tested his mental and physical limits, Ian Holdcroft has a great story to tell..
November 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBA truly inspiring episode. Jason and Greg chat to adventurer Ian Holdcroft. After a negative experience, Ian decided to embark on the adventures he had always dreamed of, running ultra marathons, including a race across the Atacama desert, followed by rowing across the Atlantic. Ian is co-founder of https://shackleton.com/ and in the spirit of the famous explorer we discuss pushing your limits and being comfortable with the uncomfortable. The Midlife Athlete podcasts are free and we hope ...
S2E4 Milestone fitness goals - what all human beings need to be able to do.
November 04, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBJason and Greg chat to Joe Eisenmann, PhD, Head of Sport Science at Volt Athletics. Joe has 25+ years of experience as a university professor, researcher, sport scientist, strength and conditioning coach, and sport coach focusing on youth athletic development. Joe chats about his view of exercise as medicine and how he is meticulous about building some form of resistance and aerobic exercise into his daily routines. He's been setting some interesting milestone fitness goals his since he was ...
How does exercise build muscle?
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWe've all probably heard the theory that exercise builds muscle because it breaks down the muscle fibre and then through rebuilds through scare tissue. Well it turns out that's wrong. Jason and Greg chat to Professor Eugene Terentjev and Neil Ibata of Cambridge University Cavendish Lab, who through their latest research have answered how exercise builds muscle. Not only that, the physicists have built a mathematical model that predicts the amount of force or effort needed to optimize your...
S2E3 How does exercise build muscle?
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWe've all probably heard the theory that exercise builds muscle because it breaks down the muscle fibre and then rebuilds through scar tissue. Well it turns out that's wrong. Jason and Greg chat to Professor Eugene Terentjev and Neil Ibata of Cambridge University Cavendish Lab. Their latest research has answered how exercise builds muscle. Not only that, the physicists have built a mathematical model that predicts the amount of force or effort needed to optimize your exercise. The Midli...
S2E2 The Midlife Cyclist by Phil Cavell
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBGreg and Jason chat to Phil Cavell about his book, The Midlife Cyclist. Phil is a co-founder and director at Cyclefit and having fitted hundreds of midlife cyclists to bikes and been a lifelong cyclist himself is well placed to talk about how we should approach cycling in our middle years. In writing the book, Phil tapped into a number of experts and has done a superb job of curating the information to expel myths and provide some practical guidance. The Midlife Athlete podcasts are free...
S2E1 Why is heart rate variability important?
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBGreg chats to Jason and asks why is heart rate variability important and how can it be used to inform your training and life in general? In this podcast we mention HRV4Training for measuring heart rate variability, and they have kindly given us a 15% DISCOUNT CODE OFF HRV4T PRO SUBSCRIPTION PLAN. TO GET THIS, USE THE CODE “MIDLIFEATHLETE” Click here to find out more about HRV4T Pro There is also the hrv4t app available in App Store or Google Playstore. The Midlife Athlete podcasts ...
Season 2 preview
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWe've recommissioned ourselves! Jason and Greg are back for season 2 and chat about forthcoming guests and themes as well as what they've been exploring as mid life athletes. Support the show Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our latest podcasts, blogs, offers etc into your inbox.
S1E21 Audax cycling - It's not about going fast but the spirit of adventure
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBFlying solo for the last episode of Season 1, Jason chats to mid life cyclist, Emma Potter. She is an audax cyclist and just completed the Pennine Rally, a 500km+ self supported & off-road ride from Edinburgh to Manchester. Emma explains all about the audax or 'gravdax' scene as we've dubbed it! Sign up here for our newsletter Twitter: @PodMid Instagram: Mid Life Athlete Support the show Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and automatically get our latest podcasts, blogs, offers etc...