Corpus Animus Podcast #135 - Upgrade Your Endurance
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Jun 12, 2023 The podcast discusses various aspects of endurance in physical fitness, including cardiovascular system and vascular endurance. The speakers share their personal experiences with endurance training and the importance of technique and movement efficiency. They explore the relationship between endurance and movement economy in CrossFit and the challenges of building endurance for athletes from power-based backgrounds. The significance of cardio respiratory endurance and movement economy for improved endurance is highlighted. They also discuss the importance of addressing movement and strength limitations, as well as building both strength and speed for success in CrossFit. Additionally, they provide insights on building endurance for athletes who already have a strong base.
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Kyle's Endurance Journey
- Kyle Ruth, despite a swimming background, struggled with endurance in CrossFit.
- He realized that sprint swimming hadn't built the cardiovascular base needed for longer CrossFit workouts.
Beyond Intervals
- Don't rely solely on high-intensity interval training to improve endurance.
- Focus on building a base through low-intensity aerobic work.
Zone 2 Training
- Start with short intervals of zone 2 work (low-intensity, sustainable heart rate).
- Gradually increase duration as you maintain zone 2 for the target time.