Michael Posthumus

Adjunct Associate Professor // PhD Exercise Science // Coach // Performance Director Specialized Factory Racing

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@Skistar15 @TAKEALOT @wendyknowler 👍thanks Brendon. Wendy I would
Love to share communication from Takealot - completely shocked and even tells me to phone the ombudsman

[Warren Lucas @warrenlucas_]

Thoroughly enjoying the insights from High Performance and Sports Medicine specialist academics @JeroenSwart and @MikePosthumus from @HPALS_ @UCTHealthSci @UCT_HUB #EliteSportSummit2023 @conqa_group

[SSISA @Sportscience_sa]

Introducing A/Prof @MikePosthumus and A/Prof @JeroenSwart talking all things science in sport, performance and physiology - representing @UCTHealthSci @HPALS_ @UCT_HUB #sportscience #sportmedicine #physiology #highperformance #endurance #strength #data #research

[SSISA @Sportscience_sa]

Excellent discussion on the importance of data in athlete periodisation, programming and high performance management, using research to it’s advantage to promote health, medicine and performance! Well done A/Prof @JeroenSwart and A/Prof @MikePosthumus of @HPALS_ #highperformance

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@HowellsDan @TeamGB Performance- thanks for sharing Dan

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@JamesEPMoran @LeTour @Nicki_Strobel Inspirational 😜

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@ChrisPeden82 Touché

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

The biggest mistake coaches make is by trying to justify their existence.

The majority of training session should be boring, “easy” and not include structure.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

One of the most important performance concepts:

Our brain is predictive.

Poor performance is often the result of getting stuck in a bad predictive rut.

Stress, pressure --> Fear, catastrophizing --> Avoid & protect coping/actions.

To get out you have to...

[TREAD - Mountain Biking With Soul @TREAD_Media]

MASTERS LEADERS SURVIVE MECHANICAL SCARE
Aged 40-49, Masters Men is the largest category at the @CapeEpic. Winning it is a big deal, which is why the drama that unfolded for the Masters Category leaders on Stage 4 at Oak Valley is a tale worth telling.
https://t.co/ad3w8SNWQW

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

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➡️ maintain intensity. Yes you can still do 2 hard session before the start. But you don’t need to go at 100%. 80-90% is fine

🛌 🧘‍♀️ 🍚 Focus on eliminating stress, good recovery and sleep and high carbohydrate availability

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

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⏰ 10 Day to go the the start of the @CapeEpic - Here is how you should taper.

Keep it simple.

⬇️ training volume. Aim to do the same hours in the last 10 day than you did in a normal training week

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@matthewdhurley1 I was hoping I would. Next time for sure!! 😜

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

This tweet is exactly what is wrong with Genetic testing. Sorry Alan, but knowing one genotype is completely meaningless. Unfortunately we have only scraped the surface of starting to understand the complexities in action here

[Alan Couzens @Alan_Couzens]

Doing a deep dive into the #genetics of training response.

Any rs6552828 G/Gers in the house?

If so, consider me jealous!

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@jamiegiven @JeroenSwart @Danlorang @Pelotrain @peter__leo @Spragg_Perform @MehdiKordi @LauraPenhaul @Josephineperry @CoachLuicito @timpodlogar @SciTriat @doctorinigo Thank you Jamie. An honor to make your list - will try share more in 2023. Thank you everyone for sharing their expertise openly.

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@jamiegiven @WendzH a leader in cycling biomechanics and would be a great addition to your list

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@andykirkland71 Isnt that when you do long easy rides?

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@Doug_Ennis @MedBonnevie @EllLipski @DajoSanders Anecdotally, I have seen this in athletes who ride more inside vs. outside. You are going to become stronger in what you do more often. Do 10% or less indoors and you will see 5%+ greater power outdoors. Do 10% or less outdoors and you will see greater power indoors.

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@HowdenReuben @Alan_Couzens 🤣

[Michael Posthumus @MikePosthumus]

@Ferguson_RA @ChrisPeden82 Would like to hear Chris’s opinion. But I can say it’s clear cut that AMPK signaling as a result of Endurance training will inhibit strength gains for around 3 hours. So make your conclusions around that.