NDURANZ Podcast
by NDURANZ
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About this podcast
Nutrition can make or break an athlete. At NDURANZ we know this and we want you to know it too. The main aim of the NDURANZ podcast is to share our extensive knowledge of sports nutrition, the latest trends in sports nutrition and to bring you behind the scenes of what's happening with our brand. And we brought just the guys for that - Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes.
Episodes
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- Can You Trust Calorie Tracking Apps? | NDURANZ Podcast · 55 min · Episode 46Calorie-tracking apps can tell you exactly how much to eat each day. But how accurate are those numbers? Fitness trackers can miscalculate energy expenditure, everyday activity…
- Do Training Zones Actually Matter? (with Aitor Altuna) · 1 h 11 min · Episode 45Everyone knows what Zone 2 is. Or do we? In this episode of the Nduranz Podcast, Alex Rhodes and Dr. Tim Podlogar are joined by Aitor Altuna, cyclist and PhD researcher at the…
- Have We Been Wrong About Lactate? · 42 min · Episode 44Lactate has long been blamed for muscle burn, fatigue, and declining performance. Now, some athletes are consuming it as a potential fuel source. Alex and Dr Tim Podlogar break…
- Why Athletes Blow Up in the Heat | NDURANZ Podcast · 46 min · Episode 43Alex and Dr. Tim Podlogar break down what really happens when you race in the heat, why performance can drop so quickly, and how to prepare before temperatures become a problem…
- What Sub-2 Marathoners Teach Us About Fueling · 53 min · Episode 42In this episode of the NDURANZ Podcast, Alex and Dr. Tim Podlogar break down the fueling behind the sub-2 marathon, looking at how much carbohydrate the top athletes reportedly…
- AI vs Nutritionist: Who Gives Better Fueling Advice? · 56 min · Episode 41As AI becomes more common in training and nutrition platforms, we decided to put it to the test. In this episode, we compare AI-generated answers with real sports nutrition…
- Does Fasted Training Actually Improve Performance? · 57 min · Episode 40In this episode of the NDURANZ Podcast, we break down fat metabolism, fasted training, and whether burning more fat actually improves endurance performance. We also discuss fat…
- Debunking Noakes: Why 10 Grams of Carbs Per Hour Isn't Enough · 1 h 6 min · Episode 39A new review paper by Tim Noakes has reignited the debate around carbohydrates, fatigue, and endurance performance. The paper proposes that maintaining blood glucose during…
- Experiment With Training, Not With Nutrition (with Henrique Avancini) · 1 h 8 min · Episode 38Henrique Avancini made plenty of nutrition mistakes throughout his career and learned from every one of them. Over time, he realised that nutrition is not an area where…
- Does fueling timing affect performance? · 1 h 2 min · Episode 37Fueling timing isn’t just about how much you eat, but when you take it. This discussion breaks down what the research shows when total carbs are matched, comparing steady intake…
- Type 1 Diabetes: Can You Fuel at 90–120g/Hour? (with Simon Helleputte) · 1 h 2 min · Episode 36How do Type 1 athletes actually fuel long days? Dr. Simon Helleputte joins us to show how to hit 90–120 g/h with T1D. Although he does not have type 1 diabetes himself, he has…
- Eat to Go Far: How Elites Fuel Ultra Trails (with Rebecca Dent) · 57 min · Episode 35How do elites actually fuel long days in the mountains? Sports dietitian Rebecca Dent from Elite Trail Team joins us to share practical ultra-trail nutrition, from how many carbs…
- Strategy, Nutrition & Chaos at the Tour de France (with Sam Bewley) · 56 min · Episode 34Former pro turned sports director Sam Bewley takes us inside the Tour de France team car — from strategy and fueling to the chaos of convoys and split-second decisions.
- The Future of Fueling is Personalized · 53 min · Episode 33Forget the one-size-fits-all fueling strategy. In this episode, Alex Rhodes and Dr. Tim Podlogar sit down with Professor Gareth Wallis to explore how personalized carbohydrate…
- Nutrition Is the New Marginal Gain – Dr. Tim Podlogar Breaks It Down · 39 minIn this live episode of the Nduranz Podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar explains why the biggest performance gains in modern endurance sports aren’t coming from fancy tech or secret…
- "Losing Weight Gave Me Confidence to Be Seen" – Benji Naesen Live at Eurobike · 36 minIn this live episode of the Nduranz Podcast from Eurobike 2025, Benji Naesen opens up about his journey from 130kg and anonymity to becoming one of the most recognizable voices…
- "Before My Giro 2018 Attack, I Ate 500g of Rice" – Chris Froome Live at Eurobike · 42 minWhat does a 4x Tour de France winner eat before launching one of the most legendary attacks in modern cycling? 500g of rice — for starters. In this rare live episode of the…
- Breaking Down the Tactics That Win Races (With Benji Naesen) · 1 h 42 min · Episode 32Benji Naesen has seen pro cycling from the inside and from behind the analysis screen. In this episode, he shares stories from his time as a video analyst for Jumbo-Visma and…
- What It Takes to Break Away from the Peloton (With Thomas De Gendt) · 1 h 3 min · Episode 31The road never ends for Thomas De Gendt — it just changes terrain. In this episode, the Belgian breakaway legend shares how he got into cycling, his rise through the pro ranks…
- Running Beyond Roads: Training and Fueling for the Trails (with Kris Jones) · 1 h 6 min · Episode 30In this episode, we dive into the world of trail running and ultra trails with elite athlete Kris Jones. From his roots in orienteering to podium finishes at major mountain…
