Episode 339: Performance Tracking and AI in Athletics with Coach Troy Beauregard

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I’m Dr. Mike T Nelson, and today I’ve got a great conversation lined up with Coach Troy Beauregard from Canada. We dig into one of my favorite rabbit holes: performance tracking for athletes.

We cover why it’s so important to keep tabs on what’s happening in the gym and how you don’t need super-fancy gear to start collecting meaningful data. Of course, we also geek out on the fun toys, from simple tools to cutting-edge tech and even some AI applications that are creeping into sports science.

Troy shares insights on hockey-specific acceleration testing, what load monitoring looks like in basketball, and how recovery programs can use force plates and other equipment to really dial things in. The big theme? How modern technology can help athletes perform better and recover smarter—without frying their nervous system in the process.

If you’re into training, tech, and finding smarter ways to help athletes (or yourself) adapt and recover, you’re going to love this one.

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Episode Chapters:

• 07:36 In-Game Monitoring and Performance Testing
• 15:35 Real-World Applications and Case Studies
• 22:13 Challenges in Assessing Hockey Players' Performance
• 23:23 Using Moxie Monitors for On-Ice Data Collection
• 23:56 Gender Differences in SMO2 Utilization
• 26:21 Correlation Between Drive Index and Acceleration
• 27:17 Importance of Accurate Performance Metrics
• 29:05 The Role of Cognitive Skills in Athletic Performance
• 41:58 Complexity in Modern Sports
• 45:46 Moxie Testing and Strength Correlation
• 48:03 Understanding Wattage and Oxygen Utilization in Sports Science
• 48:22 Correlation Between Sprint Performance and Power Output
• 48:59 The Importance of Strength and Power in Athletic Training
• 51:19 Experimenting with Strength and Power Training in Hockey
• 54:24 Innovative Training Devices and Technology
• 55:41 Affordable Alternatives for High-Tech Training
• 59:36 The Role of AI and Data Analysis in Sports
• 01:01:54 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes 

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: 

• Episode 311: Maximizing Athletic Performance with Neurology: Insights from Dr. Dylan Seeley; https://youtu.be/bnuYQ-GJ6to
• Episode 308: The Science of Performance: An In-Depth Conversation with Dr James LaValle; https://youtu.be/rmirgNof5yk

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troybeauregard/
• Website: https://vo2peak.ca/

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