Not long ago, I came across a Youtube video titled, “For a very long time without fatigue: the physiology of critical power.”
The video had been published in 2021 by Dr. Mark Burnley on his Youtube channel “All-Out Physiology.” Burnley is a renowned exercise physiologist lecturing at Universities in the United Kingdom among others. I had never heard of Burnley, his comprehensive contribution to sports science research, or this particular video. And yet, as I watched the video, I came across one useful insight after another.
After watching that video I got to thinking… what other great content from sport scientists is out there that I’ve never heard?
I’ve been slowly searching for answers to that question and the result is this list of my favourite interesting and insightful contents so far that are not widely known. You may see a few videos in this list you already came across, but my guess is that most people are not aware of many of them – just as I wasn’t when I first started looking around.
As far as I know this is the only place where you can watch these sports science insights in one place.
Great Content From Endurance Sports Scientists
This list is organised by presenter name and topic spectrum. Click on a video down below and start watching. Each creator is separated by name and the video topics are headed ones more above. The creator order and topic is as follows:
- Dr. Mark Burnley – Exercise Physiologist, Endurance
- Dr. Stephen Seiler – Endurance Sport Scientist
- Dr. Matt Miller – Sports Scientist, MTB Expert
- Dr. Will O’Connor – Sports Scientist, Running Expert
- Dr. Oliver Quittmann – Sports Scientist and Researcher at the German Sport University Cologne
1. Dr. Mark Burnley – All-Out Physiology
You can find Burnley’s website here.
What is the lactate threshold?
Why does lactate threshold correlate with performance?
What is critical power?
For a very long time without fatigue: the physiology of critical power
Fatigue Resistance
Maximal oxygen uptake
2. Dr. Stephen Seiler
Short Interval Blocks for Endurance Athletes – Part 1
Short Interval Blocks for Endurance Athletes – Part 2
Short Interval Blocks for Endurance Athletes – Part 3
Long, low intensity endurance sessions: When is Low too low? When is Long too long?
Training Intensity Zones: general rules and importance of individual testing.
How do I find my maximal HR?
What are the Trainable Components of Endurance Physiology? International Biathlon Union
Towards a shared mental model of the endurance training process – Seiler’s Pyramid of endurance training needs from 19:13 minute
3. Dr. Matt Miller
The REAL Simple Science of Why EVERY Mountain Biker Should Think About FTP (Includes FREE Workout)
Or read Miller’s relating blog post article here.
4. Dr. Will O’Connor
Lactate Threshold vs Tempo Running – The SCIENCE of Training Zones
How To Use A Lactate Meter For Faster Running
This Stops 90% of Runners Getting Faster
5. Dr. Oliver Quittmann
Maximal lactate accumulation rate: Promising for improving exercise testing in endurance sports?
This is an on-going project. If you know of other great sports science content, please contact me.
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