Training zones and thresholds: 101 to 401 | EP#445

In this episode we discuss everything you need to know about training zones. We also discuss the first and second lactate and ventilatory thresholds. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Training zones as a communication tool

-How I use training zones (and how I don't use them) 

-Not relying on training zones for training prescription

-Other common mistakes with training zones

-Lactate and ventilatory threshold testing and definitions

-Is one of lactate or ventilatory testing better than the other? 

-Field test, training and race data based alternative to lactate and ventilatory testing

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