Paul Laursen is adjunct professor and performance physiologist at AUT, he lead the Performance Physiology Team at High Performance Sport New Zealand for both the London and Rio Olympic cycles, and he coaches several elite triathletes. In this two-part interview, we dive deep into all things interval training for triathletes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -The three target systems and six types of intervals? -What types of intervals are most beneficial for triathletes? -How to use different variables (duration, intensity, rest, etc.) when planning your interval training -How to prescribe and measure interval workouts -Should you go to the well in interval training or not? -Case study of Kyle Buckingham and the ketogenic diet SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts128/ THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free! LINKS AND RESOURCES: * Plews and Prof website * Video's from Martin Buchheit's presentation on interval training * Triathlon Strength Training in 2018 - The Definitive Guide RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is@SciTriat.

Interval Training - Science and Application part 1 with Paul Laursen | EP#128