The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Episode 212 - Which is Best: SweetSpot vs. Polarized Training for Cyclists?


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OVERVIEW
Overview: The sports science debate between training methodologies seems to pit Polarized training (e.g., hard days hard, easy days easy) against Tempo/Sweetspot training (e.g., high aerobic training, often derided as "the middle ground"). For real athletes, all intensities matter and how you use them depends on your available time and your goals. Here's how to figure it out.

TOPICS COVERED

  • Polarized vs. SweetSpot definitions
  • SweetSpot pros and cons
  • Polarized training pros and cons
  • Practical recommendations for Time-Crunched Cyclists

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LINKS

  • Complete Guide to Polarized Training
  • Sweet Spot Training In The Winter/Base Phase: Yes Or No? 
  • Zone 2, Sweetspot, and Polarized Training 

HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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