Webinars /Podcasts

To learn more about our services, here are some recent webinars and podcasts in which I have been asked to partake – hope you enjoy.

17 Feb 2026

Metabolic Mastery #42 - From “5th Place to the Podium”: Identifying and Fixing Breathing Limitations

Note: Part of this episode uses charts. Check out the video version to see them in action.Respiratory limitations are one of the most overlooked performance bottlenecks in exercise physiology, and they can quietly cap results even in highly trained athletes. In this episode, Daniel Crumback breaks down how to identify respiratory limitations using ventilatory patterns you can already see in metabolic testing data—without getting fooled by “good” minute ventilation (VE)

7 Jan 2026

Breaking the Cycle Preventing Reinjury in Military and Beyond

Reinjury is a common challenge following an initial injury—especially in high-demand environments like sports and military service. Understanding how to prevent it is crucial for long-term recovery and performance. We discuss his recent research aimed at reducing reinjury rates in the Canadian Armed Forces combined with his research in non-contact regional injury prediction.

06 Jan 2026

Why you’re not burning fat: RMR, VO2max and fat max explained

Are you training hard, eating clean… yet still not seeing fat loss or performance improvements? Today, metabolic testing expert Daniel Crumback joins me to explain how metabolic testing helps you finally stop guessing and start personalizing your training, nutrition, and recovery based on real physiology.

23 Dec 25

Metabolic Mastery #34 - Heart Rate Recovery, METs, and Efficiency: The Metrics That Predict Performance

In this episode of Metabolic Mastery, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber are joined by Daniel Crumback (Director of International Sales at KORR Medical Technologies, and Director of Strategic Health & Performance) to break down how physiological testing can uncover the real reason someone stalls in fitness, performance, and health. Most people think VO2 max and RMR testing ends with a score and a set of training zones.

20 Nov 2025

Why Your Metabolism Test May Be LYING to You About Fat Burning

In this deep-dive episode, Daniel Crumback, one of the world’s leading experts in metabolic analysis and exercise physiology, returns to break down how to get the most accurate data possible from metabolism testing — and why most people (and clinics) are doing it incorrectly.

07 Oct 25

Metabolic Mastery #23 How to Find Your True Zone 2 (and Why Most Apps Get It Wrong)

“Zone 2” is everywhere—but are we even talking about the same thing? Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber sit down with performance physiologist Daniel Crumback to cut through the noise and reframe training zones around what actually matters: ATP production and substrate use.

28 May 25

Metabolic Mastery #4 - Q&A with Daniel Crumback of Strategic Health and Performance

Daniel shares his extraordinary journey from the Canadian military to leading performance testing for elite athletes across the globe. You’ll hear: How Daniel transitioned from commanding military hospitals to advising Olympic teams Why he’s a staunch advocate for individualized testing over one-size-fits-all training His insights on VO₂, spirometry, NIRS, and the myths of respiratory training Candid thoughts on pseudoscience in the health and fitness world Why metabolic testing is essential for matching fitness effort with performance goals

25 Mar 25

IKARE Longevity Workshop Physiological Testing, analysis, and nutrition and exercise programming: Path to Longevity

This Ikare Longtevity Workshop covers how physiological testing should be the primary method to improving your longevity
03 Dec 24

Metabolic Testing and Analysis with KORR

This podcast discusses the science of physiological data and how it relates to your health, happiness, and performance.

18 Nov 24

Personalised Fitness: A journey from physiotherapy to metabolic analysis

Daniel shares valuable insights on how practitioners can use metabolic analysis, near infrared spectroscopy, and respiratory testing to identify performance limitations and personalize treatment strategies. Daniel emphasizes the importance of leveraging the body’s natural mechanisms to optimize performance. His journey highlights how practitioners can combine physiotherapy, strength conditioning, and metabolic testing to create more effective and tailored approaches for their patients, helping them achieve better outcomes in both rehabilitation and performance.

31 Oct 23

Daniel Crumback on Testing your VO2 Max

Today I asked Daniel Crumback of Strategic Health Performance to help clear up some confusion on how to improve longevity as with VO2Max testing, Zone 2 LSD and Zone 5 interval training. Topics we discuss include…and much more to dive into! What health and fitness markers impact our aging process- longevity? What is longevity? How do we measure longevity? Metabolic health markers? How can we learn what WE need personally to improve our aging process?

28 Sep 23

Unlock Longevity: VO2 Max Testing & Training Secrets

Welcome to our deep dive into the powerful world of longevity! In this exceptional video, we team up with Daniel Crumback from Strategic Health Performance to uncover the complexities of longevity and how it relates to your health, fitness, and overall well-being. With the rising awareness of our biological and chronological age, it’s time to take charge of your health journey right now.

07 Aug 23

Unlock Your Metabolic Potential: Expert Insights on Testing & Performance

Metabolic testing is a scientific approach that helps you understand how your body metabolizes nutrients, providing you crucial insights into optimizing your performance and health. What You’ll Learn in This Video: 

  • Understanding Metabolic Testing: Learn what metabolic testing entails, and why it’s vital for both athletes and everyday individuals looking to enhance their health. 
  • Data Analysis Techniques: Discover how metabolic data influences exercise programming and dietary choices for tailored, client-specific solutions. 
15 Nov 21

Upside Strength with Sean Seale #184 Respiratory Training, Injury Prediction & Metabolic Analysis

Daniel Crumback is a Sport Physiotherapist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, High Performance Specialist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 25 years of experience working with military, recreational, professional and Olympic athletes. He is currently the head of Science and Education at PNOE

10 May 21

Upside Strength with Sean Seale #130 Breathing Patterns, Metabolic Analysis, Zone Training

Daniel Crumback is a Sport Physiotherapist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, High Performance Specialist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 25 years of experience working with military, recreational, professional and Olympic athletes. He is currently the head of Science and Education at PNOE

11 Jan 21

Upside Strength with Sean Seale #96 Respiratory Limitations, Nasal Breathing, Performance Testing

Daniel Crumback is a Sport Physiotherapist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, High Performance Specialist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 25 years of experience working with military, recreational, professional and Olympic athletes. He is currently the head of Science and Education at PNOE

09 Mar 17

Combining Moxy and VO2 for the Full Physiological Picture

Daniel Crumback from Strategic Sport Performance shows how he uses Muscle Oxygen and VO2 data together to identify and train respiratory limitations in athletes.

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