Microdosing; what it is, integration with strength training, and tempo running with Derek Hansen (Sports Performance Consultant)

Derek Hansen is an expert when it comes to getting people fast. I have been wanting to get Derek on the podcast for a while sp I was really pleased when he agreed to come on for a chat. This episode centres around the premise of microdosing and not in a drug sense. Microdosing is exactly that, dissecting longer sessions into a number of smaller sessions which are spread throughout the week. Derek has written at length on this topic with some of his writing available at the following site; strengthspeedpower.com, simplifaster.com & via his Performance Video Essays Enjoy!

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Derek Hansen (background, education and current role)
• 'Microdosing
  • What is it?
  • Examples of it in action
  • Structure when clubs are in periods of fixture congestion
  • Integration with strength training
• Tempo running in season
  • What it is?
  • Alternatives
  • Examples of success
• Periodisation of microdosing
  • Black, heuristic approach etc
  • How it all fits together

Derek can be found on Twitter @derekmhansen

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Enjoy

PP