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That Triathlon Show

Q&A #112 - Theory and application of moderate-intensity training; How to make training decisions informed by test results

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2020

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Q&A #112 - Theory and application of moderate-intensity training; How to make training decisions informed by test results If you do a performance test (e.g. FTP-test), how should you make training decisions based on the improvement/decrease/lack of change in performance. What is moderate intensity training and what are the physiological benefits? When should it be done in the season, and who should be doing moderate intensity training?  Common mistakes around planning and executing moderate intensity training What are some good examples of moderate intensity workouts in swimming, biking and running   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans Q&A episode archive Apply for the Scientific Triathlon Training Camp Mallorca 2021   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing.    CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0

Hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to that triathlon show, the podcast presented by

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Scientific Traathlon.com. I'm I'm here with Michael and this episode is Q&A number 112.

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Before we get into today's questions, a big thanks to our sponsors, precision hydration.

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for how much you lose and that will give you a good ballpark estimate for how much

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you lose and therefore how much you should replace. Now that we are heading into the indoor

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training season where you might sweat quite profusely depending on your level of ventilation

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that you have, it might be a really good time to experiment a bit with electrolytes and

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thinking about how you should

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are not on sale definitely go to roca.com for slash ttsk and they will give you 20% of any

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contact Roka through some of their channels, whether it's email or social media,

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