Interval Training - Science and Application part 1 with Paul Laursen | EP#128 - a podcast by Mikael Eriksson

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:
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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


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