The Paul Weber Podcast

Paul Weber
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Every Thursday, I will be covering training, nutrition and lifestyle for fitness, hybrid and tactical athletes.

  1. APR 23

    151 How Far Fitness Sport Has Come

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the evolution of fitness sport over the last 10-15 years. We cover: professionalization - the maturation of the fitness sport ecosystemeducation - understanding of sport-specific demandsindividualization - the coaching industryearly specialization - pros and constechnology--- Whenever you're ready, there are 4 ways I can help you: ​Book an Intro Consult: This is the next step for athletes who want to work with me 1:1. My coaching is for fitness, hybrid and tactical athletes who want to see what they're capable of. Once you book, you'll get a link to complete an intake form, which will give me some context before our first meeting. If you decide to hire me, the fee will get put toward your first month of coaching.Training deep dives: Join hundreds of coaches and athletes who have upgraded their training for strength, gymnastics, conditioning and competitive fitness.​Programming Mentor Meeting: For coaches and athletes who want to get clarity on their training. Know your training priorities, measure meaningful metrics, and make real progress.​Business Mentor Meeting: For in-person coaches who want to learn how to get online clients.

    43 min

  2. APR 16

    150 Offseason QnA

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we answer these common questions: Should I focus on bodybuilding/hypertrophy?How much can I condition and still get stronger/build muscle?How much Zone 2 should I do?What specific skill work do I need?Should I bulk or change my nutrition?How much, if any, metcons should I actually do?If I am doing metcons, should I separate them from strength training?--- Whenever you're ready, there are 4 ways I can help you: ​Book an Intro Consult: This is the next step for athletes who want to work with me 1:1. My coaching is for fitness, hybrid and tactical athletes who want to see what they're capable of. Once you book, you'll get a link to complete an intake form, which will give me some context before our first meeting. If you decide to hire me, the fee will get put toward your first month of coaching.Training deep dives: Join hundreds of coaches and athletes who have upgraded their training for strength, gymnastics, conditioning and competitive fitness.​Programming Mentor Meeting: For coaches and athletes who want to get clarity on their training. Know your training priorities, measure meaningful metrics, and make real progress.​Business Mentor Meeting: For in-person coaches who want to learn how to get online clients.

    50 min

  3. APR 9

    149 Competitor's Guide to the Offseason

    Send us Fan Mail Most competitors know they need an offseason, but what does that really mean? In this episode, I cover the process I follow with my athletes every offseason. Key Takeaways: Most people show up to fitness sport with a variety of training ages. If you have health degradationUsually that means the off-season will look like training stuff with longer development timelines, longer residuals, and later peak biological ages:aerobic endurancehypertrophy and basic strengthgymnastic strength and movement efficiencyOffseason training usually also involves:More easy trainingMore cyclical work (machines)Less dynamic eccentrics (fewer sport-specific movements)More isometrics (holds, carries, knee prep)Less competing (~4 times a year is good)In the rest of the episode, we cover: Evaluation of the SportMovement AnalysisMWGMovement PatternsEquipment SelectionPhysiological AnalysisIntensity DomainsDose-ResponseReview workouts and resultsWhere did the separation occur?What limited you at that point in the workout?Review preparationIf you had another 6 months to prepare for this comp, what would you make sure to do in training?How did your previous cycle of training prepare you for this comp?Assessment of the AthleteKey physical characteristicsKey performance characteristicsLong Term Athletic DevelopmentTraining AgeCharacteristics with Long Development and Residual Timelines, late peak biological agesExtensive to intensive trainingPre-requisites to performanceWhenever you're ready, there are 4 ways I can help you: ​Book an Intro Consult: This is the next step for athletes who want to work with me 1:1. My coaching is for fitness, hybrid and tactical athletes who want to see what they're capable of. Once you book, you'll get a link to complete an intake form, which will give me some context before our first meeting. If you decide to hire me, the fee will get put toward your first month of coaching.Training deep dives: Join hundreds of coaches and athletes who have upgraded their training for strength, gymnastics, conditioning and competitive fitness.​Programming Mentor Meeting: For coaches and athletes who want to get clarity on their training. Know your training priorities, measure meaningful metrics, and make real progress.​Business Mentor Meeting: For in-person coaches who want to learn how to get online clients.

    54 min

  4. APR 2

    148 Xenom

    Send us Fan Mail "XENOM™ is the Decathlon of Fitness™, a 10-event, stadium-scale global competition that standardizes and scores total human performance on a points based index, creating the first repeatable global benchmark for CrossFit® athletes." In this episode, we cover: What Xenom is and who is behind itThe nine announced Xenom eventsMovement AnalysisMWGMovement PatternsNotable OmissionsPrediction for the final TBA eventPhysiological Analysis:Time DomainsIntensity DomainsDose-ResponseImplications for training for XenomFor more info, check out: https://www.xenom.global/

    51 min

  5. MAR 24

    147 Quarterfinals

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover: The shift in programming trends for Quarterfinals and the AGOQWorkout Approach 101The 25% RuleTime requirements and work requirementsHow to approach workouts with tiebreakersWorkout execution and order

    45 min

  6. MAR 12

    146 Gut Health for Athletes

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover how nutrition goes deeper than "calories in, calories out." The body is governed by more than just physics, it is also governed by chemistry. Our goal is to fuel high amounts of training (eat, digest, utilize, eliminate) while minimizing side effects. We cover: Biology of the GutDysfunctions of the GutThe athlete's gut microbiotaHow gut microbiota impacts performancePerformance-oriented fueling strategies and their effects on gut healthAvoiding fat and fiber pre-competitionCarb-loading and preference for simple carbohydrates at the exclusion of complex carbohydratesHigh protein dietsNutrition Best PracticesFood varietyFiber (25-40 g/day)Protein diversityLong term approach to increasing fuel - "train the gut"Managing food volume and food residue in times of high energy needPolyphenol-rich foodsLifestyle Best PracticesFood hygieneStress managementSleepHydrationSupplementation support for:SalivaGastric EmptyingGut MicrobiotaMucosal LiningImmunityMotilityReferences [1] Intestinal Microbiota Interventions to Enhance Athletic Performance—A Review ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11432184/#sec3-ijms-25-10076​ [2] Exercise-induced stress behavior, gut-microbiota-brain axis and diet: a systematic review for athletes ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5121944/#Abs1​ [3] Fueling Gut Microbes: A Review of the Interaction between Diet, Exercise, and the Gut Microbiota in Athletes ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8634498/​ [4] Dietary Patterns, Gut Microbiota and Sports Performance in Athletes: A Narrative Review ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11175060/​ [5] Gut Microbiota, Probiotics and Physical Performance in Athletes and Physically Active Individuals ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7599951/​ [6] The athletic gut microbiota ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7218537/​ [7] International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Probiotics ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6925426/​ [8] Polyphenols—Gut Microbiota Interrelationship: A Transition to a New Generation of Prebiotics ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8747136/

    1h 10m

  7. MAR 5

    145 The HPA Axis and Exercise

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover: The HPA Axis - what it is and what it doesWays to measure function of the HPA AxisCortisol isn't king, it's also not the enemyHow to recognize HPA Axis Dysfunction, burnout, and Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)Best practices for preserving the HPA AxisHow endurance training, interval training and resistance training affect HPA Axis activity acutely and chronically - and what this means for fitness athletesWhy everyone is getting on the endurance training bandwagonWhy "hybrid competitions" are explodingWhy fitness and strength sport athletes crave adrenalineWhy former fitness and strength sport athletes get into endurance trainingWhy the high-low model has emerged as a best practice in elite endurance trainingReference: Endocrine responses of the stress system to different types of exercise ​https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11154-022-09758-1

    36 min

  8. FEB 6

    144 Optimizing Performance of the Elite Athlete

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I cover the consensus statements of scientists, coaches and athletes from a recent, international conference "aimed at enhancing elite athletic performance and health". I also add context based on my personal and clinical experience, and give actionable advice for fitness athletes. Themes "Overarching themes from the conference deliberations were how critical it is for elite athletes to: 'train and test for the demands of their sport','fuel for the demands of their sport','recognize and implement an individualized approach','understand the importance of education as a primary tool to facilitate trainability, performance and athlete health'."Categories of Consensus Statements Training strategies to optimize performanceNutrition strategies for performance augmentation in athletesThe female athleteLoad, injuries and return‐to‐competitionNew technologiesReference Consensus Statements—Optimizing Performance of the Elite Athlete ​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12334928/

    46 min
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Every Thursday, I will be covering training, nutrition and lifestyle for fitness, hybrid and tactical athletes.

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  • Creator
    Paul Weber
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
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