Q&A #127 - Fatigue mechanisms and assessments

Q&A #127 - Fatigue mechanisms and assessments What are the different types of fatigue that endurance athletes might run into and their respective time-courses for recovery?  Methods to measure or assess fatigue Sprinting as a simple but effective fatigue assessment method   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans Q&A episode archive Devices, apps, and technology for triathletes with Michael Liberzon, Andrew Buckrell and Mikael Eriksson | EP#253 Brain training and psychobiology of endurance performance with professor Samuele Marcora | EP#17 Critical Power and VO2 kinetics with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#257 Recovery of central and peripheral neuromuscular fatigue after exercise - Carroll 2017 Models to Explain Fatigue during Prolonged Endurance Cycling - Abbiss 2005   SPONSORS: ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a tool for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve swim specific strength and technique. Trusted by BMC PRO Triathlon Team, age-group triathletes, coaches and physios around the world. Visit zen8swimtrainer.com/tts for 20% off your order.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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