# Listener Questions Answered in the latest pod!

**URL:** <https://forum.athletica.ai/t/listener-questions-answered-in-the-latest-pod/4014>\
**Category:** Cafe (General Chat)\
**Tags:** athletes-compass\
**Created:** [August 11, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/listener-questions-answered-in-the-latest-pod/4014 "2025-08-11T15:33:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Marjaana](https://forum.athletica.ai/user_avatar/forum.athletica.ai/marjaana/32/4122_2.png) [@Marjaana](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Marjaana)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/listener-questions-answered-in-the-latest-pod/4014/1 "2025-08-11T15:33:06Z")

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Hey, we answered amazing questions from you! [Can You Out-Train Your Genes A… - The Athlete's Compass - Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletes-compass/id1719163500?i=1000721080967)

Genetics vs. Environment: Genetics play a role in aging, but epigenetic factors like training, nutrition, and stress management matter more.  
• Training with Youth: Aging athletes benefit from training with younger, high-intensity partners.  
• Tour de France Rest Days: Even pros ride on “rest days” to maintain high fitness levels.  
• Lactate Myth: The idea of “flushing lactate” has been scientifically debunked.  
• Walking Works: Regular walking supports parasympathetic balance and long-term endurance health.  
• Fasted Training: There’s anecdotal evidence from elite cyclists, but limited scientific support—still, many swear by it.  
• VO₂ Max Specificity: Cross-modality HIIT can improve VO₂, but sport-specific training offers neuromuscular advantages.  
• Race Prep: The day before a race should prioritize low stress, short efforts, and psychological readiness.

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**Author:** ![jhbuchholz](https://forum.athletica.ai/user_avatar/forum.athletica.ai/jhbuchholz/32/2137_2.png) [@jhbuchholz](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/jhbuchholz)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/listener-questions-answered-in-the-latest-pod/4014/2 "2025-08-12T11:31:43Z")

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Another fun episode. I really enjoy hearing the variety of questions (and answers)!