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Q&A #68 - Training zones and energy systems; Effective training with no goal race; Block training considerations; Weightlifting belts, yay or nay?

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

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

4.9596 Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2020

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Q&A #68 - Training zones and energy systems; Effective training with no goal race; Block training considerations; Weightlifting belts, yay or nay? How do "training zones" relate to "energy systems"? How should you structure your training over the course of a year when the goal is to improve performance, but you don't target a specific race?  Common mistakes done in block training When (if ever) is it acceptable to use a lifting belt when lifting weights in the gym?   LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website  Coaching Training Plans Scientific Triathlon Training Zones Calculator Volume, intensity and physiological adaptations with prof. David Bishop | EP#215 Dan Lorang – coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175   SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20.   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.   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 Triathlon.com. I'm our host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 68.

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All right, so let's get into today's first question.

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