

Why Zone 2 Cardio Is NOT Enough For Elite Combat Conditioning w/ Evan Peikon (SSOF Ep 98)
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Evan Peikon discusses training methods for addressing different limitations in athletes, such as delivery or utilization limitations.
He explains how training can be prioritized towards the limiting factor while still training other systems. He also discusses the role of zone 2 cardio in training and how it can support delivery-limited athletes.
Evan provides examples of training sessions for different limitations.
Timestamps
00:00 Evan's background
02:32 Understanding Nitric Oxide
04:35 The Importance of Muscle Oxygenation
07:04 Prescribing Conditioning Based on Muscle Oxygenation
12:10 Identifying Limiting Factors in Conditioning
21:57 VO2 Max and Performance
27:54 Sport-Specific Limiters and Training
28:38 Physiological Demands of Combat Sports
29:08 Training methods for addressing different limitations
38:20 Zone 2 cardio and its role in training
39:51 Training methods for delivery limitations
46:16 Utilization limited athlete and repeat sprint intervals
51:38 Heart rate monitoring and limitations
55:14 Breathing protocols and their effects on performance
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Website: https://www.nnoxx.com/
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