Which is Best? Polarized vs. SweetSpot Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists
// 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 In This Episode:
00:00 - Intro
03:54 - Polarized vs. Sweetspot definitions
06:29 - Sweetspot pros and cons
12:43 - Polarized training pros and cons
17:04 - Practical recommendations for Time-Crunched Cyclists
// LINKS
Complete Guide to Polarized Training: https://www.fasttalklabs.com/pathways...
Sweet Spot Training In The Winter/Base Phase: Yes Or No? https://www.highnorth.co.uk/articles/...
Zone 2, Sweetspot, and Polarized Training - https://trainright.com/zone-2-trainin...
// HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years 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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