Recently we shared on Instagram some data from long time METS athlete Dimma and how we had him in the lab just to check in on his Zone 2. To do so we still measured his Oxygen consumption (VO2) and lactate, but we changed the protocol so he didn't have to go all the way to max. From your feedback and questions, we wanted to jump on and chat about the 3 main test protocols we can do in the lab and how they provide different levels and types of information to best inform your training and racing. Got a question about the test protocols we can use in the lab? Unsure which one would be suit you ..read more

Recently Nick was invited on as a guest on the Stronger Stride podcast to discuss the basics of lab testing and how the data can be implemented into training.  Go check out the Stronger Stride podcast here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-stronger-stride-podcast/id1546581804 OR on instagram: @strongerstride ..read more

The N=1 Theory is really a fancy name for something we've always done, individualise everything and seek performance improvement for the athlete in front of us, essentially creating the research study of that single athlete's performance to support them racing faster, smashing PB's and fitting it all in around all of the other things going on in life. Because that's what really matters.  ..read more

Zach is a 70.3 triathlete who first walked in the METS Lab after giving Geelong 70.3 (2020) a go off little to no training. He did ok, 12 months later he destroyed that benchmark and 3 years on with Nick coaching him, he's been able to optimise his training to take his performance to a whole new level. For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind ..read more

On this episode, Nick jumped on for a chat with Dieticians Luke & Ethan from Active Health Clinic to discuss nutritional choices leading into race day. Everything from carb loading considerations, smart food choices and how you can best ensure you get the fuel you need practically before your next endurance event. You can contact the guys here: Luke Hassan - luke@activehealthclinic.com.au Ethan Said - ethan@activehealthclinic.com.au   ..read more

Nick was invited on TriVelo's "Get Fast" podcast to chat about everything we do here at METS, testing, training zones, endurance and more. So, we thought we'd re-share the conversation here. Check out TriVelo's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-fast-podcast-triathlon-ironman-cycling-coaching/id1400770015   Learn more about TriVelo here: https://trivelocoaching.com.au   ..read more

Another Extra 1% tip episode, this time on Cooling Strategies to beat the heat, in particular pre-event when the aim is to maintain muscle temperature but reduce core temperature. For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind ..read more

A new mini series on small 1% things to top up that final bit of performance for race day. In this one Nick and Luke discuss the use of Sauna's and the impact it might have in how you respond, particularly when racing in hot conditions. For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind ..read more

A number of questions have come through recently on the back of the resurgence for lactate testing the field by a number of high profile athletes. So Luke and Nick discussed the pros and cons, plus a bunch on background info regarding lactate testing in general plus their thoughts on why and why not to do it.   For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind ..read more

Old school super short episode where Nick goes through some thoughts he's had whilst returning to swimming consistently for the first time since 2019 (and working around some injury constraints). For more free resources about improving endurance performance, sign up to our email list here: http://go.metsperformance.com.au/free-mets-mastermind ..read more