The Jake Dearden Podcast

The Science Behind Getting Fitter, Faster & More Efficient | Reece Barclay | Ep 56

August 25, 2026·1h 36m
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In this episode, we dive deep into the science and practice of endurance performance — from starting sport at a young age and discovering swimming at 13, to VO2 max, efficiency, training intensity, nutrition, hydration and heat adaptation.We also explore why working harder isn't always the answer, how to structure training effectively, and the key principles athletes can use to improve performance without simply adding more hours.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.00:00 — Intro10:00 — Discovering Swimming at 1320:00 — What Actually Drives Endurance30:00 — Training Smarter, Not Just Harder40:00 — Nutrition, Hydration & Performance50:00 — Heat & Altitude Adaptation60:00 — VO2 Max vs Efficiency70:00 — How to Structure Your Training80:00 — Hard Sessions vs Easy Sessions90:00 — The Biggest Lessons for Endurance Athletes15% off 247 Represent - Use code: JAKE247https://uk.representclo.com/collectio...BPN supplements - 10% off, Use code: JAKE:https://www.bareperformancenutrition.comWhoop — 1 month free:https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/Jakedearden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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