Threshold Training: The Dose, Not the Diet

Threshold Training: The Dose, Not the Diet

Summary

In this episode, Randall and Mick explore the intricacies of threshold training, lactate thresholds, and how to effectively incorporate zone four workouts into your training regimen for improved performance and health.


Keywords

threshold training, lactate threshold, zone four, VO2 max, endurance training, athletic performance, health benefits, training zones, field tests, lab tests


Key topics

Understanding lactate thresholds LT1 and LT2

Field and lab tests for threshold detection

Training protocols for zone four (threshold)

The relationship between thresholds and performance

Health benefits of threshold training

Frequency and sustainability of threshold workouts

Differences between polarized and threshold training


Sound bites

"Your threshold is the pace you can sustain for 30 to 60 minutes"

"Threshold training is about pushing just below your LT2"

"Polarized training outperforms threshold-only training"


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Threshold Training and Episode Overview

04:24 Understanding Lactate Thresholds LT1 and LT2

12:21 How to Measure Your Threshold: Lab and Field Tests

22:48 What Does a Threshold Session Look Like?

30:00 Training Frequency and Sustainability of Threshold Workouts

33:40 Polarized vs Threshold Training: What’s More Effective?

34:38 Health Benefits of Threshold Training and Exercise as Medicine

37:14 Wrap-up and Key Takeaways


Resources & Links:

www.learn.physio - Evidence-based courses for health professionals

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