Will Intervals Ruin A Zone 2 Training Ride? The Science Of Mixed-Intensity Workouts. (#234)

OVERVIEWThere's a misconception that mixing higher-intensity intervals and Zone 2 aerobic endurance riding in the same session is bad. The contention is that exposure to higher intensities hinders the stimulus that leads to improved fat oxidation. Coach Adam Pulford dispels this myth and explains how training zones work together and can be used in additive and complementary ways.TOPICS COVEREDHow training intensities complement each other rather than cancel each otherAspects of fitness that can be improved at ALL INTENSITIESThe limitation of focusing too much on improving fat oxidationHow progressive overload works to gradually build fitnessASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTLINKS/RESOURCESIs Zone 2 Training Overhyped or Under Appreciated? #41 - Zone 2 training: why all the talk? With Dr Andrew CogganRethinking the role of fat oxidation: substrate utilisation during high-intensity interval training in well-trained and recreationally trained runnersForums: https://www.reddit.com/r/HubermanLab/comments/13cgwgb/zone_2_after_hiit/https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/high-zone-2-vs-sweet-spot-intervals/24263/2Sweet Spot Training In The Winter/Base Phase: Yes Or No? Physiological Benefits of Sweet Spot TrainingHOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete