#524: Strength & Fitness Levels for Reducing Chronic Disease Risk & Promoting Health Ageing – Jordan Feigenbaum, MD
Sigma Nutrition Radio
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Training Intensity Distribution in Elite Endurance Athletes
High-level elite endurance athletes across different sports allocate about 80% of their volume to low to moderate intensity training (zone one to two), with the remaining 20% dedicated to higher intensity work (zone three to four). A recommended training plan suggests that 80% of the minimum 150 minutes of physical activity should be in zone one to zone two, while the remaining 20% should be high-intensity. Over time, as individuals adapt, training volume must increase to sustain improvement in cardiovascular fitness, similar to the progression in strength training.
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