Jason Boynton, PhD, is a sports scientist and cycling coach with an interest in critical thinking and epistemology. In this interview, we dive deep into these topics and discuss how to improve our thinking about training, knowledge and evidence.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Critical thinking, skepticism and falsifiability
-Different levels of evidence
-What does it mean to "train scientifically" or be "evidence driven"?
-Pseudoscience, anecdotes, confirmation bias, logical fallacies and the placebo effect
-Examples of how to apply these concepts in training, science, and the world of endurance sport
SHOWNOTES:
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Jason's website, Research Gate and Twitter profiles
The Cycling Performance Club Podcast (Jason is one of the co-hosts)
VLaMax, Polarised training, Fatigue and Complexity with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#331
How World Tour cyclists train, and a discussion on training load with Teun van Erp, PhD | EP#250
Power profiling, critical power, and U23 cycling research with Peter Leo | EP#319
The Skeptic’s Guide To Sports Science with Nicholas Tiller, PhD | EP#239
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CONTACT:
Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
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Luke Watson, NTPCW head coach - Training talk | EP#433
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Andy Blow of Precision Fuel & Hydration | Bonus Episode
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Melanie McQuaid | EP#430
Bex Milnes | EP#429
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James Spragg, PhD | EP#425
Jacob Tipper | EP#424
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Craig Kirkwood | EP#421
Jem Arnold | EP#420
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