Critical Oxygen

Why Your Zones are Different Between Running and Cycling (QA Part 2) | #53 ft. Aaron Gesier


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In this episode of the Critical Oxygen podcast, Coach Aaron Geiser and I answer questions about strength training for endurance athletes, adjusting training zones for different sports, choosing a reputable laboratory for physiological testing, developing FTP with limited training time, and the differences between zone two training and double threshold days. We discuss the importance of individualizing strength training based on an athlete's goals, limitations, and weaknesses. We also explore the differences in training zones and thresholds between running and cycling, highlighting the impact of gravity and body weight on the stress and exertion of each activity. In this conversation, we cover adjusting heart rate zones for different activities, the importance of training at the right intensity, the benefits of physiological testing, and how to improve FTP with limited training time. Overall, we emphasize the importance of individualization and understanding one's goals and context when designing a training plan.

TAKEAWAYS
1) Strength training for endurance athletes should be individualized based on goals, limitations, and weaknesses.
2) Training zones and thresholds differ between running and cycling.
3) Choosing a reputable laboratory for physiological testing requires considering factors such as expertise, equipment, and protocols.
4) Developing FTP with limited training time requires efficient and targeted workouts.
5) Zone two training focuses on building endurance, while double threshold days challenge the body at higher intensities.
6) Adjust heart rate zones for different activities and recognize that heart rate on the bike may be lower than on the run.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Individualizing Strength Training
13:45 Addressing Weaknesses and Imbalances
35:02 Differences in Training Zones
50:05 Improving FTP with Limited Training Time
59:38 Zone 2 Training for Volume Increase
Keywords
strength training, endurance athletes, training zones, physiological testing, FTP, zone two training, threshold days, individualization, weaknesses, running, cycling, gravity, body weight, training, physiology, heart rate zones, intensity, physiological testing, FTP, Norwegian training method, zone 2 training, double threshold training

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