The Athlete's Compass
Episodes
Fueling Strategies for Athlete Training and Recovery
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this informative episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, alongside guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the ...
Journey of an Athlete-Scientist: Paul Laursen’s Path to Athletica
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai engage with Dr. Paul Laursen, the multifaceted founder of Athl...
Redefining Fuel: The Athlete's Guide to Low Carb, High Fat Living
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second installment of The Athletes Compass focusing on nutrition, Paul Laursen and Marjaana Rakai guide Paul Warloski through the nuances of ad...
Endurance Nutrition: Exploring Low Carb, High Fat Diets
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the controversial y...
The Long Run: Nurturing Health, Fitness, and Strength for Lifelong Success
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai delve into the topic of aging athletes, exploring ...
Beyond the Numbers: RPE and the Art of Listening to Your Body
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai, along with special guest Dr. Paul Laursen, delve into the concept of...
Testing 101: A Guide to Optimizing Endurance Performance
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary:In this episode of the Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, discuss the significance o...
Strength in Cycles: Understanding Female Athletes
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Paul Warloski and Dr. Paul Laursen, along with guest Marjaana Rakai, delve into the intricacies of training female endurance at...
Unlocking the Secrets of HRV: A Guide for Athletes
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into the topic of Heart Rate Variability (HRV)...
Balancing Intensity: The Science Behind the 80-20 Training Principle
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into the 80-20 training model, a popul...
Athletica.ai Unpacked: Your Training Questions Answered
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary:Dive deep into the functionality and training philosophy of the Athletica training platform in this engaging episode of the Athletes' Compass ...
Thresholds Decoded: Maximizing Your Training Efficiency
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 11 of the Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and expert Dr. Paul Laursen explore the concept of training thresholds and...
Measuring Success: Navigating Your Path to Athletic Progress
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary:This episode of the Athletes Compass podcast features hosts Paul Warloski and guests Marjaana Rakai and Dr. Paul Laursen discussing how athlet...
Endurance Aftermath: Decoding the Body's Response to Intense Exercise
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9 of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai, along with Dr. Paul Laursen, discuss the short-term and potentia...
Nutrition and recovery: the role of diet in athlete training and recovery
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the "Athletes Compass" podcast (part 3 of 3 on recovery) focuses on nutrition and other modalities of recovery for endurance athletes....
Sleep's Role in Athletic Recovery: Strategies for Restful Nights
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'The Athletes Compass' (part 2 of 3 on recovery), hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen delve into the critical...
Recovery Strategies: Monitoring and Maximizing Rest Periods
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode (part 1 of 3 on recovery) explores the crucial aspect of recovery in training, particularly for everyday endurance athletes. The hosts de...
The Recovery Equation: Understanding Rest and Its Impact on Performance
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this informative episode of The Athlete’s Compass podcast, the hosts delve into the critical importance of consistent training for everyday athle...
Listener questions - managing injury, using power/pace curves, how to use session feedback and more
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Athletes Compass podcast, the team addresses listener questions about Athletica.ai and training in general.How do I int...
In Pursuit of Balance: Navigating Training. Rest, and Life's Demands
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of the "Athletes Compass Podcast," the hosts explore the definition and challenges of being an "everyday athlete," contrasting th...
Beyond No Pain, No Gain: Rethinking Fitness Philosophy
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode challenges the "no pain, no gain" fitness mantra, emphasizing the risks of overtraining and the importance of a balanced approach to phys...
Connecting The Dots: Stories of Resilience and Well-Being in Sports
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Marjaana Rakai and Paul Warloski, joined by Professor Paul Laursen, discuss the multifaceted journey of endurance sports from the viewpoint of e...