Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

Polarized Training is a hot topic of conversation and has been a central part of recent criticism toward TrainerRoad’s training plans. In this episode, we cover the basics of endurance training, go in-depth into the ten studies that have been used to criticize TrainerRoad, comprehensively review the current Polarized Training research, and take a deeper look at how TrainerRoad’s training plans are structured, then address the most common questions about them.------------------------------------------------------------------ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Intro 0:00 - How to Critically Analyze Scientific Research 9:53 - The Basics of Endurance Training and Periodization 15:00 - What is Training Intensity Distribution? 19:30 - What is Polarized Training and How Is It Measured? 25:22 - What Are the Five Main Training Intensity Distribution Models? 29:51 - Can You Compare Sweet Spot vs. Polarized? 33:49 - What Does the Current Research Say About Polarized Training? 37:04 - Adaptive Training and New Trai