Critical Oxygen
Philip Batterson, Ph.D.
EN-US96 episodes
healthfitness
We teach athletes and coaches how to optimize their physiology and maximize their endurance potential! By speaking to experts with backgrounds in research, coaching, nutrition, and physiological testing we bring the science of endurance sport success directly to you in an applied way!
Episodes (96)
How I Used Science to Complete my First Race in 2 Years | #94
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How to Manage Training Load and Hybrid Training | #93 ft. Dr. Alyssa Olenick
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May 7, 20251:11:26pending
How to Breathe Better According to Science | #92 ft. Dr. Eric Harbour
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Feb 6, 20251:43:50pending
How I Use Physiology Assessment to Optimize My Training | #91
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Jan 16, 20252:20:03pending
How to Use Muscle Oxygenation (NIRS) for Better Training | #90 - Fast Phys ft. D...
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Dec 27, 202442:27pending
The BEST Way to Improve Swim Performance | #89 ft. Coach Aaron Geiser
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Dec 18, 20241:02:26pending
How to Optimize Performance w/ At Home Blood Tracking | #88 ft. Rythm Health CEO...
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Dec 11, 20241:22:57pending
Why Do We Fatigue? | #87 - Fast Phys ft. Dave Schell
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Dec 4, 202427:28pending
Three Steps to Maximizing Your Off-Season | #86 ft. Aaron Geiser
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Nov 27, 202438:41pending
The Physiology of Heat Shock Proteins | #85 ft. Dr. Maria Fuentes
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Nov 19, 20241:14:52pending
Physiological Decoupling and Cardiac Drift Explained | #84 - Fast Phys ft. Dave...
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Nov 13, 202425:02pending
The Four Characteristics of Successful Endurance Athletes | #83 ft. Aaron Geiser
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Nov 6, 20241:11:15pending
The Physiology of Durability and Fatigue Resistance | #82 ft. Gabriele Gallo, Ph...
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Oct 30, 20241:20:23pending
Is Physiological Assessment for Endurance Athletes Useless? | #81 - Fast Phys 25...
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Oct 23, 202434:13pending
How to Optimize Your Training with Better Time Management! | #80 ft. Aaron Geise...
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Oct 16, 202458:06pending
Be Healthier and Perform Better with Metabolic and Physiological Flexibility | #...
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Oct 9, 20241:48:58pending
Maximize Your Mitochondria for Better Endurance Performance! | #78 - Fast Phys 2...
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Oct 2, 202425:36pending
The Best Technology for Endurance Training and Performance?! | #77 ft. Aaron Gei...
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Sep 25, 20241:17:31pending
The Physiology of Lactate and Maximal Glycolytic Rate (VLaMax) | #76 ft. Benedik...
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Sep 18, 20241:31:14pending
Understanding the Stress Response to Exercise | #75 - Fast Phys 21 ft. Dave Sche...
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Sep 11, 202422:21pending
Is More Carbohydrate ALWAYS Better for Endurance Performance?! | #74 ft. Aaron G...
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Sep 4, 20241:01:56pending
Measuring Muscle Oxygen (w/NIRS) is the FUTURE of Endurance Training | #73 ft. D...
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Aug 28, 20241:25:49pending
The Purpose and Physiology of a Long Workout! | #72 - Fast Phys 19 ft. Dave Sche...
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Aug 21, 202428:59pending
How to Crush your Next Race (The Best Race-day Plan)! | #71 ft. Aaron Geiser
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Aug 14, 202458:52pending
Why YOU Need to Strength Train as an Endurance Athlete! #70 ft. Dr. Andrew Brown...
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Aug 7, 20241:11:28pending
How to Cool-Down Effectively for Optimal Endurance Performance? #69 - Fast Phys...
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Jul 31, 202422:41pending
How to Transition to the Race Specific Phase of Training! | #68 ft. Aaron Geiser
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Jul 24, 20241:06:47pending
How to Manage and Individualize Your Training Volume | #67 ft. Dr. Kat Campbell,...
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Jul 17, 202459:25pending
The Importance of a Warm-Up for Endurance Performance? #66 - Fast Phys 15 ft. Da...
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Jul 10, 202423:15pending
How to Improve Your Second Threshold and Race Pace! | #65 ft. Aaron Geiser
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Jul 3, 202447:28pending
How to Optimize Endurance Training with an Evidence-Based Approach | #64 ft. Coa...
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Jun 26, 20241:04:13pending
Can we use HRV to Optimize Sleep, Recovery, and Training? #63 - Fast Phys 13 ft....
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Jun 19, 202423:42pending
Is AI Useful for Training Optimization | #62 ft. David Mehlman
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Jun 12, 20241:02:59pending
How to Maximize your Performance in the Heat (Heat Acclimation) | #61 ft. Aaron...
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Jun 5, 20241:08:26pending
Exercise Economy/Efficiency for Endurance Performance | #60 ft. Shalaya Kipp, Ph...
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May 30, 20241:06:40pending
Lactate DOES NOT cause fatigue! | #59 - Fast Physiology 11 ft. Dave Schell
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May 28, 202431:21pending
How to Build Mental Resilience for Endurance Performance | #58 ft. Neal Palles
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May 23, 20241:09:19pending
Optimizing Performance and Health with Physiological Testing | #57 ft. Aaron Gei...
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May 21, 202457:36pending
Can You Reprogram Your Physiology Through Breathing? | #56 ft. Brian Mackenzie
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May 16, 20241:20:55pending
How to Determine Your Zones with 3 Simple Field Tests | #55 - Fast Physiology 9...
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May 14, 202423:09pending
How Does Breathing Impact Your Endurance Performance? | #54 ft. Michelle Simmons
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May 9, 20241:12:10pending
Why Your Zones are Different Between Running and Cycling (QA Part 2) | #53 ft. A...
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May 7, 20241:11:05pending
What Metrics Should You Track for Optimal Training | #52 Fast Physiology 7 ft. D...
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May 2, 202429:18pending
Listener Questions and Answers Part 1 - Should your training shift as you get ol...
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Apr 30, 202458:03pending
Will AI and NIRS Redefine Endurance Training?! | #50 ft. Dr. Robert A. Jacobs
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Apr 18, 20241:32:20pending
How to Prepare to Race in the Heat | #49 - Fast Physiology ft. Dave Schell
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Apr 16, 202423:42pending
How to Test and Train Tactical Athletes | #48 ft. Lee Throckmorton
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Apr 11, 20241:07:26pending
How to Stay Healthy During Training | #47 ft. Aaron Geiser
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Apr 9, 202452:36pending
How to Use Heart Rate Variability for Training | #46 ft. Marco Altini
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Apr 4, 20241:06:42pending
How to Prepare for Racing at High Altitude | #45 - Fast Physiology ft. Dave Sche...
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Apr 2, 202424:11pending