Q&A #99 - VO2max, VLaMax and their training, racing, and metabolic implications; The "Sweet Spot vs. Polarised Training" debate

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

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🗓️ 13 August 2020

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Q&A #99 - VO2max, VLaMax and their training, racing, and metabolic implications; The "Sweet Spot vs. Polarised Training" debate How do your maximum aerobic and anaerobic capacities (VO2max and VLaMax) influence your endurance performance capacity? What are the specific implications of VO2max and VLaMax for training, racing, metabolism, and training/racing nutrition? How does VO2max and VLaMax influence whether to shift training more towards a polarised distribution or a pyramidal, Sweet Spot heavy distribution? LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans INSCYD testing FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 1) | EP#237 Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 2) | EP#238 Lifting the Curtain on Ironman’s Top Cyclist: Part 2 Sweat Science article - Why a Higher VO2 Max Isn’t Always Better 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
0:06.2	ScientificTraithuan.com. I'm our host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 99.
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