The Podium

Welcome to The Podium, a production of Podium Sports Medicine. This discussion was created as a resource for the patients in our practice, where we have the pleasure of working with a small group of professional athletes and high-performing individuals from around the world. Our podcast dissects the principles of performance for our patients, and then disseminates pertinent, actionable information with them in mind.

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Le Podium - Rest Day 2

July 17, 2023 • Dr. Kevin Sprouse • Season 8 • Episode 22

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As the Tour de France enters its second rest day, Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris reflect on last week’s injuries and the impact of extreme heat. From the challenges of maintaining a proper diet on the road to the intense focus on aerodynamics during the time trial, there's no shortage of factors that can make or break a cyclist's performance. Plus, hear how athletes can support the cardiac system as it works overtime to keep up with the demands of the three-week race.

Hear from guests:
Alex Howes, former EF Education-Easy Post 2x Tour de France rider
Robby Ketchell, sports technology & data scientist
Dr. Aaron Baggish, cardiologist

Stay tuned for next week’s coverage as the Tour de France continues.