Q&A #21 - Training to heart rate or power, improving your aerobic engine for the swim, and are intervals better than long slow distance training?

Q&A #21 - Training to heart rate or power, improving your aerobic engine for the swim, and are intervals better than long slow distance training?   

• Do the day to day variations of heart rate mean it's better to train to power (or pace), even though you have assessed your heart rate zones using a lactate test?
• Things to consider to get the most out of your lactate tests
• How should you train to you improve your aerobic engine for the swim? 
• Are intervals better than traditional long runs or ride for improving VO2max? 

  LINKS AND RESOURCES:  

• That Triathlon Show website 
• Coaching
• Training Plans
• Q&A #20 - Testing for half and full distance triathlon: are typical 20-minute tests relevant, and are there better options?

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