Polarised vs Pyramidal Training: What You Should Do

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Two identical triathletes take on a training program. The first does mostly easy training with some high-intensity sessions. The other does mostly easy training with threshold workouts and minimal high-intensity sessions. Who comes out on top? That’s the question we aim to answer today. The two examples provided are polarised and pyramidal training models. And there’s a huge debate about which approach is superior. As always, this episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor Giant Australia. For all your bike, training, and racing needs, ride life, ride Giant. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction00:55 - Gratitude04:15 - Polarised vs Pyramidal15:30 - The Method To Use23:10 - Scientific Testing30:30 - Athlete Requirements Vs Scientific Studies32:00 - Different Approaches to Training36:00 - It's Never One Thing42:30 - Beginner and Intensity46:50 - Low Stress Vs High Stress If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.