Optimizing Off-Season Training for Endurance Athletes

Dr. Jason Lunden // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com 

In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Endurance Athlete division leader Jason Lunden discusses the critical topic of maintaining aerobic capacity during the off-season for endurance athletes, particularly runners and cyclists. He shares insights on the minimum dose of training necessary to sustain aerobic fitness, referencing a comprehensive review by Spearing and studies conducted by Hopkins. Additionally, Jason addresses the importance of maintaining bone health through impact exercises for runners who may switch to different modes of training during the off-season.

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