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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 1H 32M

Raising the Floor - The Dos and Don'ts of Improving Aerobic (and Life) Capacity

from Afternoon Snack · host Meredith Root and Alex Parker

Alex and Meredith Dive into aerobic development, the 2 ventilatory thresholds (VT1, VT2), zone 2 training, field testing for everyday athletes, the downsides to intensity training, and how the same concepts that are fundamental to aerobic training are also present in strength training, skill development, and non-athletic pursuits as well. This episode is full to the gills of information! If you find this episode interesting and want to learn in more detail, we would recommend Training for the Uphill Athlete by Scott Johnson and The Norwegian Method by Brad Culp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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