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Understanding Training Zones in Endurance Sports
This chapter provides a detailed breakdown of a three-zone model used in endurance sports training, focusing on factors like angiogenesis, fatigue processing, and biomechanical output. It explores the Norwegian training principles, touching on intensity control, lactate levels, and historical context, while comparing approaches of different elite athletes like Kipchoge and Killian. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personalizing training programs based on individual responses, stress tolerance, and hormonal balance.