Matt Pendola is a strength coach who has worked and is working with world-class triathletes such as Flora Duffy, Gwen Jorgensen, Ben Kanute and Kevin McDowell. In addition to strength training, he is also heavily involved in coaching and teaching running form, often in collaboration with Bobby McGee.      

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Assessing and improving mobility

-Basic strength training principles

-Periodisation and progression of strength training

-Using tests to determine strength training focus areas

-The importance of focusing on breathing when doing strength training-

-Common strength training mistakes to avoid

-Specific recommendations for busy amateur athletes

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts387/

SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:

www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/

SPONSORS:

FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15 on formswim.com/tts. 

ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Matt's website, Instagram and AnyQuestion profile

• RunFORM podcast (with Matt Pendola and Bobby McGee)

• RUNFORM program. Get 10% off and FREE access to the additional Triathlon In-Season Strength Anywhere program with the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW10. The first 5 to purchase RUNFORM or a yearly R3 membership get a free Zoom consultation with Matt. 

• Movement Improvement (free assessment)

• Multisport Mobility Bootcamp - Free 4-week bootcamp by Matt for Triathlete Magazine

• Jim Vance | EP#382

• Strength coach Erin Carson | EP#367

• Mobility, Stability, and Strength with Erin Carson | EP#137

• Running form and training talk with Bobby McGee (USA Triathlon) | EP#225

• Practical application of sports psychology for triathletes with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter | EP#108

• Magical Running : A Unique Path to Running Fulfillment - book by Bobby McGee

• Your Performing Edge: The Complete Mind-Body Guide for Excellence in Sports, Health, and Life - book by Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter

RATE AND REVIEW:

If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/

CONTACT:

Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.