Purple Patch Podcast #151

Training and Nutrition - What You Need to Know

Matt Dixon with Alex Hutchinson • 55m • 2021-01-21

About This Episode

Science journalist Alex Hutchinson, author of NYT bestseller "Endure," joins IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon to discuss training and nutrition including HRV monitoring, power meters, diet trends, ice baths, and gut health. Covers the value of consistent HRV tracking for performance insights.

Key Takeaways

  • HRV valuable if consistent
  • Recovery status scores limited
  • Training load management
  • Nutrition for performance
  • Science vs marketing claims

Topics Covered

Training Science Nutrition Ice Baths Endurance Performance

Episode Details

Show Purple Patch Podcast
Host Matt Dixon
Guest Alex Hutchinson
Episode #151
Duration 55m
Published 2021-01-21
HRV Focus Related topic

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