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 * 1:00 why Andrew does Crossfit
 * 5:45 the initial experience
 * 10:00 Andrew’s one reservation
 * 10:45 going to gyms in the era of COVID
 * 13:00 Michael weighs in on the value of group strength training
 * 14:30 Michael is not a fan of Crossfit for endurance athletes
 * 15:15 during the end of Crossfit classes, the ‘Workout of the Day’ requires completing highly technical, loaded movements when under extreme fatigue AND without possibly having the necessary skill at that movement. This is a recipe for injury. This is a high risk / low reward activity.
 * 23:00 WOD / bootcamps tend to emphasize the glycolytic metabolic pathway, which is not what MOST endurance athletes need 
 * 25:00 psychological benefits of all-out exercise
 * 27:30 the case against frequent, all-out exercise bouts. The time to recover is not worth the training stimulus

75 - to Crossfit or not to Crossfit

Endurance Innovation examines the technology, science, and engineering shaping modern endurance sport. Each episode features a focused conversation with researchers, coaches, and industry practitioners working in areas such as cycling aerodynamics, triathlon equipment, performance modeling, training science, biomechanics, and data analysis.

Rather than speculation or trend-driven commentary, the show emphasizes evidence-based methods and practical applications for athletes and coaches across cycling, triathlon, and other long-course disciplines. Topics include aerodynamic testing, cooling, running and cycling performance, endurance nutrition, training strategies, and the tools that support both high-performance and age-group athletes.

New episodes are released periodically.