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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
Will Intervals Ruin A Zone 2 Training Ride? The Science Of Mixed-Intensity Workouts. (#234)
Feb 5, 2025
Discover the myth surrounding high-intensity intervals and Zone 2 workouts. Training intensities can actually complement each other, enhancing performance rather than hindering it. Learn about the importance of diverse training methods for overall fitness improvement. The podcast dives into the science of energy sources during exercise and the principle of progressive overload. It's a fresh take on optimizing endurance training for athletes of all levels, encouraging a balanced approach to workouts.
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- Combining higher-intensity intervals with Zone 2 training enhances overall fitness and helps improve an athlete's performance.
- Progressive overload emphasizes the importance of gradually increasing training stress to promote continuous adaptation and performance improvement.
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The Role of Intervals in Endurance Training
Combining intervals with zone two endurance training is crucial for building overall fitness and improving an athlete's performance. Engaging in high-intensity intervals helps to train various energy systems, enabling athletes to increase their workload capacity over time. This method can counteract misconceptions surrounding the idea that intervals negate fat oxidation benefits associated with zone two training. Rather, utilizing all training intensities synergistically enhances metabolic improvements, as athletes can still efficiently burn fat across various intensities, even during higher exertion levels.
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