EPISODE · Nov 21, 2019 · 54 MIN
28 - High Intensity Interval Training with Paul Laursen
from Endurance Innovation · host Michael Liberzon
7:00 what is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)13:00 how does Paul design workouts to improve aerobic capacity (VO2max)14:45 HIIT short intervals vs. HIIT long intervals17:00 field testing for power at VO2max: 4’ MMP on the bike5’ MMPace running21:30 Utility of HIIT short intervals (ML’s personal go-to) vs HIIT long25:00 the role of myoglobin in short intervals and how this style of training does not have a high glycolytic component 30:15 what about long slow distance?34:00 the two most predictive markers of success in Ironman racing: VO2max + fat oxidation rate35:00 role of SIT (Sprint Interval Training) in endurance athletics41:30 let’s talk about glycolytic capacity aka W’Keep up with Paul on Twitter and Instagram @PaulBLaursen and at his website. To learn more about his book and course with Martin Bucheit, check out the HIIT Science site.
What this episode covers
* 7:00 what is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) * 13:00 how does Paul design workouts to improve aerobic capacity (VO2max) * 14:45 HIIT short intervals vs. HIIT long intervals * 17:00 field testing for power at VO2max: * 4' MMP on the bike * 5' MMPace running * 21:30 Utility of HIIT short intervals (ML's personal go-to) vs HIIT long * 25:00 the role of myoglobin in short intervals and how this style of training does not have a high glycolytic component * 30:15 what about long slow distance? * 34:00 the two most predictive markers of success in Ironman racing: VO2max + fat oxidation rate * 35:00 role of SIT (Sprint Interval Training) in endurance athletics * 41:30 let's talk about glycolytic capacity aka W' Keep up with Paul on Twitter and Instagram @PaulBLaursen and at his website [https://www.paullaursen.com/]. To learn more about his book and course with Martin Bucheit, check out the HIIT Science site [https://hiitscience.com/].
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