It’s time to talk about polarized training—a popular training concept often referred to as the “80/20 principle.”
Unfortunately, many athletes have misinterpreted and misapplied this strategy, so we will be reviewing this training philosophy in this episode. Tune in if you want to learn what polarized training truly entails and the benefits of this practice, the research behind the effects of 80/20 training, how you can practice this method correctly, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
The leading endurance athletes in the world do the vast majority of their training at comfortable paces. [01:32]
You can monitor your exercise heart rate using the talk test by reciting the alphabet or talking to a friend. [03:43]
The 80-20 concept means that 20% of your workouts are characterized as high intensity or difficult session. [05:00]
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