Today we discuss whether chasing small gains in performance (i.e. marginal gains) make sense for busy masters athletes. From altitude to supplements and heat training to recovery modalities like cold and compression.
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Show Notes about Marginal Gains
- article on strava by Matt Fitzgerald on marginal gains – https://stories.strava.com/articles/get-better-faster-master-the-fundamentals-before-seeking-marginal-gains
- Maslow Hierarchy of needs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs
- Seiler Endurance Training Needs
- Seiler Podcast with Consummate Athlete on Enduranec Needs
- Supplements what may really work YLM Infographic 2015 (read on the show)
- 2023 canadian position stand on sport supplement (mentions most of the supported from above)
- Timing of recovery modalties YLM sports infographic (is there a recovery problem?)
- Creatine from YLM sports infographic
- Flow chart for deciding to use a supplement (or any ‘marginal gains’?) from YLM
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