The Feed Podcast

Should You Be Training During Quarantine? With Dr. Kevin Sprouse

Episode Summary

It's a tough time for athletes right now - events we trained our asses off for have been canceled and postponed so suddenly ... Understandably, the disappointment is huge for some. But, after the initial knee jerk reaction (no Boston Marathon??) we're all, from the elites down, adjusting to handle the crisis with grace. Join Dr. Kevin Sprouse for a deep dive into some unique considerations when it comes to training during quarantine.

Episode Notes

In this Episode we talk about: Dr. Kevin Sprouse

• 2:00 What is the #1 question athletes are asking right now?
• 3:00 Should athletes that are young and healthy be concerned about training?
• 4:45 What should endurance athletes consider during time in quarantine?
• 6:30 How should we be thinking about my training load?
• 8:15 What are some of the risky training environments that we should be concerned about?
• 9:40 Should I stop going to the gym?
• 11:28 Does it make sense to still go on group rides?
• 14:40 Is the swimming pool a Petri dish?
• 19:20 Are a-symtomatic carriers contagious?
• 21:00 What are the training opportunities now?
• 23:50 How PGA athletes are using forced training to improve their game.
• 26:30 What are some of the foundational aspects we should be focusing on?
• 28:20 Does the Keto diet make sense right now?
• 31:50 What supplements should we be considering?
• 36:15 What is the efficacy of Vitamin C in treating viruses?
• 40:00 The importance of batch tested supplements.
• 42:15 What is the probability of summer events?
• 47:20 What is Dr. Sprouse’s protocol?