V02 Lounge Coaching Stefan

In this episode, I talk about whether or not Zone 2 is overrated based on the words of Dr Iñigo San Millán & Olav Aleksander Bu.

Zone 2 Is Overrated Says Norwegian Super Coach [4:45]
Ranting about Norwegian method vs Zone 2 [No time stamp ;)]
Zone 2 & Beyond: Training Secrets From Dr Iñigo San Millán (Tadej Pogačar’s Coach) [27:46]

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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpP9FgXvEzo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBbK-0vh-d8&t=1647s&ab_channel=GlobalCyclingNetwork

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Welcome to the VO2 Lounge podcast. In this episode, I will be talking all about the effects of the menstrual cycle effects on women's performance.

Physiology of the menstrual cycle [5:05]
How the menstrual cycle affects performance [10:23]
Monitoring your menstrual cycle [21:20]
Menstrual cycle effects on perceived vs objective performance [24:07]
Menstrual cycle effects on aerobic endurance and anaerobic performance [27:11]
Menstrual cycle effects on strength [34:47]

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Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7916245/

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Welcome to the VO2 Lounge podcast. In this episode, I will be talking all about hot and cold therapy aka saunas and ice plunges.
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Introduction to some of the benefits
What is hot and cold therapy and how hot or cold should it be
Physiological effects of heat stress
The benefits of heat shock proteins and brown fat
Cardiovascular benefits of saunas
Effects on lipid profile and LDL-C
Effects on heart variability (HRV)
Inflammation
Neurodegenerative diseases
Improvements in growth hormone secretion
Effects on cardiovascular fitness
The concerns and drawbacks of saunas
Alternative heat stress modalities
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This week we talk about a pragmatic approach to training as a cyclist and I come 4th in a crit.
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How much volume and how to perform zone 2 [8:41]
Optimal training frequency [19:00]
Is TSS worth it, planning a rest week, and burnout [35:00]
VO2Max training [37:00]
Threshold and sweet spot training and how to find FTP [39:15]
Training periodisation and intensity distribution [55:00]
Strength training for cyclists [59:46]

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Welcome to the VO2LoungeCoaching podcast. In this episode, I give an update on my training and cover the ins and outs of block periodization.
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My Girona training camp and crit racing [1:45] 
Road race [11:35]
What is block periodisation [19:15]
How does block periodisation work and what are the effects [29:00]

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In this episode, we will be discussing the Norwegian training method and how it works.
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What is the Norwegian method and its History?
A Practical guide to the Norwegian method
The Norwegian model of lactate threshold training and lactate-controlled approach to training
Should you be running at race pace
Do double days work
Ingebrigtsen brothers training
Kristian Blummenfelt & Gustav Iden’s training
Optimising the Norwegian model

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Disclaimers: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention referred to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.