High Intensity vs Low Intensity Training: The Ideal Ratio for Endurance Athletes

High Intensity vs Low Intensity Training: The Ideal Ratio for Endurance Athletes

It may come as a surprise, but you don’t need to complete hours and hours of continuous training to be successful in endurance sport.

No, really, science says so.

That’s not to say that volume isn’t important. In fact, you’d be silly not to train long distances if you want to succeed in long distance events such as Ironman, 3peaks, multi-stage races, ultra-marathons etc.

BUT, you may not need as much volume as you think.

10 Reasons Why Endurance Athletes Don’t Reach Their Peak Potential

10 Reasons Why Endurance Athletes Don’t Reach Their Peak Potential

There are many reasons why an endurance athlete may not reach their peak potential. This article attempts to provide an overview of some of the more common reasons many individuals struggle to achieve their best. Each list item will include the reason, an explanation, and a link to more detailed information on the topic.

Endurance Athletes: Why You NEED To Know Your Training Zones

Endurance Athletes: Why You NEED To Know Your Training Zones

Training zones can be expressed in a number of formats and in a number of variations. Some people prescribe 3 zones, others 5, 6, 9 or even 11 zones. At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter how many zones you use, as long as you know what adaptation(s) each zone is aiming to achieve.

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