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Polarized Training Deep Dive and TrainerRoad’s Training Plans

Polarized Training Deep Dive and TrainerRoad’s Training Plans

Released Thursday, 11th March 2021
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Polarized Training Deep Dive and TrainerRoad’s Training Plans

Polarized Training Deep Dive and TrainerRoad’s Training Plans

Polarized Training Deep Dive and TrainerRoad’s Training Plans

Polarized Training Deep Dive and TrainerRoad’s Training Plans

Thursday, 11th March 2021
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Polarized Training is a hot topic of conversation and has been a central part of recent criticism toward TrainerRoad’s training plans. In this episode, we cover the basics of endurance training, go in-depth into the ten studies that have been used to criticize TrainerRoad, comprehensively review the current Polarized Training research, and take a deeper look at how TrainerRoad’s training plans are structured, then address the most common questions about them.

Continue the discussion on the TrainerRoad forum: https://bit.ly/3ezyBmr

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

- Intro 0:00

- How to Critically Analyze Scientific Research 9:53

- The Basics of Endurance Training and Periodization 15:00

- What is Training Intensity Distribution? 19:30

- What is Polarized Training and How Is It Measured? 25:22

- What Are the Five Main Training Intensity Distribution Models? 29:51

- Can You Compare Sweet Spot vs. Polarized? 33:49

- How Do TrainerRoad’s Plan Compare to These Periodization Models? 37:05

- What Does the Current Research Say About Polarized Training? 41:33

- What Conclusions About Polarized Can Be Made Based on the Research? 1:28:32

- Adaptive Training and New TrainerRoad Training Plans 1:31:30

- Who Should Do Sweet Spot Base High Volume 1:34:22

- Adaptive Training Closed Beta Update 1:38:36

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STUDIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (In order of appearance and discussion)

Six weeks of a polarized training-intensity distribution leads to greater physiological and performance adaptations than a threshold model in trained cyclists. Neal et al, 2013. - https://bit.ly/3t4CKTo


Does Polarized Training Improve Performance in Recreation Runners. Munoz et al, 2014. - https://bit.ly/3rKJyWg


Training-Intensity Distribution During an Ironman Season: Relationship With Competition Performance. Munoz et al, 2013. - https://bit.ly/3voyOPB


Polarized and Pyramidal Training Intensity Distribution: Relationship with a Half-Ironman Distance Triathlon Competition. Selles-Perez et al, 2019. - https://bit.ly/3qDv6ha


Polarized vs Threshold training intensity distribution on endurance sport performance a systematic review and meta-analysis randomized controlled trials. Rosenblat et al, 2018. - https://bit.ly/30BOyAg


Current Scientific Evidence for a Polarized Cardiovascular Endurance Training Model. Hydren, Cohen, 2015. - http://bit.ly/3cnxDXJ


Autonomic Recovery after Exercise in Trained Athletes. Seiler et al, 2007. - https://bit.ly/3l636BC


Training for intense exercise performance: high‐intensity or high‐volume training? Laursen, 2010. - https://bit.ly/3bCACfO


What is best practice for training intensity and duration distribution in endurance athletes? Seiler, 2010. - http://bit.ly/3viRzn8


The Effect of Periodisation and Training Intensity Distribution on Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance: A Systematic Review. Kenneally et al, 2017. - http://bit.ly/3rAnoWq


The training intensity distribution among well-trained and elite endurance athletes. Stöggl, et al, 2015 - http://bit.ly/3vapG0N

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LEARN MORE ABOUT ADAPTIVE TRAINING

Adaptive Training Video: https://youtu.be/gE2yPYZ15ew
Adaptive Training: What it is, how to use it: https://bit.ly/3dIRClW
How Adaptive Training Makes You Faster: https://bit.ly/2ZNfWLq
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ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

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TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.

Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/3rDGqLv
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