This week on the Athletes Compass Podcast, we tackle a common and painful issue faced by many athletes: muscle cramps. We challenge the widely held belief that they are primarily due to electrolyte imbalances. Instead, @Prof presents compelling evidence that cramps are largely a neuromuscular issue, triggered by unfamiliar tasks and neuromuscular fatigue.
Key Takeaways:
Cramps are more often due to neuromuscular fatigue rather than dehydration or lack of electrolytes.
Proper, context-specific training is essential to prevent cramps.
Stretching can provide immediate relief during a cramp by resetting neuromuscular communication.
Tune in for a deep dive into the science behind muscle cramps and get practical tips on how to train smarter and prevent these painful episodes. Let’s rethink our approach to training and hydration!
This week on The Athlete’s Compass podcast, @Prof, @SimpleEnduranceCoach and @Marjaana meet Athletica athlete Bart Buczek (@Bart ) and hear his heartwarming story of how he went from no athletic background to a sub-9 hour Ironman after experiencing a life changing diagnosis.
Bart’s journey underscores the importance of consistency and training smart, rather than just high volume. His story is a powerful reminder that everyone has the potential for greatness within them. Whether you’re an everyday athlete or aspiring to be one, Bart’s insights and experiences offer valuable lessons in resilience and dedication.
Tune in to hear Bart’s full story and get inspired to achieve your own fitness goals. Listen now on Athletes Compass podcast!
This week we dive into a fascinating listener question about the benefits of heat and altitude training.
Discover how heat acclimation can lower your heart rate, increase plasma volume, and make exercising in hot conditions easier. We explore whether heat training can serve as a substitute for altitude training, and offer practical tips on how to incorporate it into your routine.
Nutritional strategies also come into play—did you know ketone supplements might enhance your performance at altitude? Learn about respiratory muscle training and how it can strengthen your performance in high-intensity, low-oxygen environments.
We need your help! We absolutely LOVE talking to our athletes, and answering your questions, so please keep them coming!
Next episode planning is in full swing: We will explore how to optimize your performance by managing arousal and anxiety levels!
We will discuss the theory of arousal and its impact on athletic performance. Whether you’re struggling with pre-race jitters or feeling too relaxed during competitions, we’ve got practical tips to help you find your optimal zone for peak performance.
Got questions about managing your arousal or anxiety? We want to hear from you! Drop your questions in the comments or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/VoPhwCV6bkznsFz88
OR drop your questions about training, fitness and health, or any topic we’ve discussed in the past episodes and you’d like to ask us a follow-up question! The floor is YOURS!
Hey I’m bringing this up again for our new athletes!
Did you know we have a podcast focusing on everyday athletes and we love to answer your questions! We have interviewed some of our athletes and would love to have more of you in the podcast. In exchange of your time - we offer you a platform to ask us your burning questions about YOUR training. Send me a message here to get started!
Hey Athletica Team!
Do you want to be part of our podcast?
We are planning a special Holiday episode of the Athlete’s Compass podcast and would LOVE to hear and see you talk about your New Year’s Resolutions/Goals/Aspirations.
Would you please record yourself talking about Resolutions and send it to me?
30-60s long video format
Send it to marjaana@athletica.ai
Need it by December 3rd please
Questions? Hit Reply!
Key Takeaways:
Learn about respiratory muscle training and how it can strengthen your performance in high-intensity, low-oxygen environments.
Got questions about managing your arousal or anxiety? We want to hear from you! Drop your questions in the comments or fill out this form: 
