Paul Laursen is a coach and scientist known for his exercise physiology and high-performance sports expertise. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has a teaching, research, and coaching background. Paul has published over 140 peer-reviewed papers, has more than 14,000 citations, and is co-founder of the parent company HIIT Science. His work often focuses on strategies to optimise performance, including high-intensity interval training (HIIT), heat acclimation, and the role of technology in sports. Paul is also a lifelong athlete, having completed 18 Ironman triathlons.
Paul is on my podcast today to talk about Athletica, a personalised AI coaching platform that adapts to your current sport, fitness levels, goals, training sessions and life. We discuss why a coach or athlete might use Athletica, including individualised step-by-step daily training plans, wearable data input, and comprehensive session analysis. Paul also explains how an AI coach can help combat workout boredom, injury, and scheduling challenges.
Here’s the outline of this interview with Paul Laursen:
[00:02:01] AI coach, Athletica.
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