Ryan completed a PhD in exercise science focusing predominantly on the topics of exercise efficiency and fatigue. This education combined with Ryan's background as a national level track cyclist, and passionate road cyclist and runner, as well as his passion for data gives him a unique insight into the training methodologies, pitfalls and strategies of two very different sports.

Ryan currently works out of Federation University in Ballarat, if you’d like to follow him you can at @fedunisport .

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00:00 - Introduction

00:18 - Ryan Worn - Sports Scientist

03:31 - Thoughts on Peter Bol’s Tactics

06:48 - The Importance of Tactics in Racing

14:14 - What Sports Science Mean To Ryan

16:40 - Why a Lot of Academics Frustrate Ryan

20:50 - Defining Efficiency and Economy in Sports

29:45 - Heat Tolerance and Acclimation 

31:55 - How To Improve Heat Tolerance

37:50 - Ryan’s Most Economical Shoe

42:30 - Methods of Testing for Economy

46:10 - Variables That Affect Economy

48:30 - Why Different Shoes Have Different Effects on People

53:30 - Should You Change Running Style To Improve Economy?

1:05:35 - Manipulating Stride Length and Stride Rate

1:08:25 - Economy in Cycling

1:14:00 - Sports and Coaching Ahead of Science

1:15:10 - Data vs Intuition

1:17:30 - Practical Tips on Improving Economy

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