VO2 MAX, LACTATE TESTING & FITNESS TRAINING INSIGHTS
WHAT IS ZONE 2 TRAINING?
WHAT IS ZONE 2 TRAINING?
Zone 2 training is low-intensity cardiovascular exercise that offers a whole host of incredibly beneficial rewards for the endurance athlete. It is so important that it makes up roughly 70-80% of all training volume for even the world’s fastest athletes. It’s especially vital for the beginner athlete who also needs to give the rest of their body, (think ligaments, tendons and muscles), time to adapt to this new load of repetitive endurance work.
WHAT IS VO2 MAX?
WHAT IS VO2 MAX?
VO2 max and “Zone 2” are all the rage right now, with people like Peter Attia and Andrew Huberman podcasting about it and your training buddies dropping it in to every conversation! Since you want to be the fittest you can be, naturally you want to know the full scoop. So this article is all about VO2 max, what it is, why it matters and how to develop it. I’ll also tell about the many reasons why you might not be ready to start training your VO2 max …. yet.
WHAT IS LACTATE THRESHOLD TESTING?
WHAT IS LACTATE THRESHOLD TESTING?
The “Norwegian Method” is all the rage right now due to the success of the nordic athletes especially at the IRONMAN distance. In truth, the top coaches in all endurance sports from Triathlon, Cycling, Running, Rowing, Cross Country Skiing & Swimming have all embraced and used LACTATE TESTING for decades. So what’s all the fuss about?
HOW TO USE A HEART-RATE MONITOR
HOW TO USE A HEART RATE MONITOR
Although Heart-rate monitors (HRM’s) are a common item in most athletes’ kit bags these days, very few people know how to get the best out of them. Many athletes have little idea what the numbers they see actually mean. Some wear their monitor yet completely ignore it, whereas others totally rely on their heart-rate data and forget other key information. Very simply, HRM’s are there to help guide the intensity of your workout. To train specifically and correctly, you’ll need to train in carefully defined “zones”. This article assumes that you already have your zones but need practical pointers on how to use your HRM out on the road. What follows is a brief discussion on some of the factors affecting heart-rate and the remedies you can apply.All Begins Here