142: Iñigo Mujika on peaking, tapering and working in different systems

In today’s episode I’m delighted host Iñigo Mujika. It is no exaggeration to say that Inigo is one of the World’s leading applied physiologists with a particular specialism in endurance training, tapering, and peaking strategies and has an extensive background working with elite athletes across various sports. In this episode, Iñigo shares insights from his career, discussing the characteristics of effective and less effective teams he's been a part of and his approach to balancing real-time data with in-depth monitoring and research. We'll also dive into his specialization in tapering and peaking, exploring how these practices vary across different sports and how teams prepare for pinnacle events like the upcoming Paris Olympics. Additionally, we'll discuss Iñigo's latest publication, 'Endurance Training - Science and Practice,' now in its second edition, and how his research informs practical strategies for athlete preparation. We'll wrap up by considering the future of sports science and what needs to be done to further develop the profession of performance staff. Whether you’re involved in sports professionally or simply passionate about athletic performance, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.   SIGN UP TO OUR GRADUATE BUNDLE AND PRO COURSES 50% OFF USING CODE 'APPLIED' https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/onlinecourse/   Links https://www.inigomujika.com/en/books/endurance-training-science-and-practice-2-edicion/ https://x.com/inigomujika_en https://www.sportsoracle.com/course/ioc-diploma-in-strength-and-conditioning/ Practitioners looking for a place to be found, sports and athletes looking for expert practitioners? Sign up to Athlete now https://theathletenow.com/   Links https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8W3kvAsvtDDsEayex-1i5A https://twitter.com/ingham_steve https://www.tiktok.com/@supportingchampions www.twitter.com/support_champs www.linkedin.com/company/supporting-champions https://www.instagram.com/supportingchampions/