Episode #557 Joe Friel on Testing to Determine Intensity

Joe Friel – The Triathlon Training Bible Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Joe Friel, renowned endurance coach and author of “The Triathlon Training Bible.” With over three decades of experience in the sport, Joe shares his insights on effective training strategies, injury prevention, and the mental aspects of triathlon. We’ll delve into his proven methodologies that have helped countless athletes reach their peak performance. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, Joe’s expert advice will empower you to optimize your training regimen and achieve your racing goals. Tune in for valuable tips and stories that will motivate and elevate your triathlon journey! Episode Highlights: What is Your Training Intensity? Explore the importance of measuring intensity in your training regimen. Setting Training Zones: Learn how to define specific training zones for swimming, biking, and running. Intensity Distribution: Understand the significance of balancing training intensities for optimal performance. Lactate Acid Myth Buster: Joe debunks common misconceptions about lactate acid and its role in endurance sports. Using Math vs. Science on Fuel Switching: Dive into the concepts of Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER) and breathing frequencies for effective fuel management. Retesting Protocols: Discover the benefits of retesting every three months to refine your training zones. Setting Zones Based on Science: Understand how to establish training zones based on fuel sources versus simple percentage calculations. VT1 and VT2 Explained: VT1: Ventilation rate increases at a faster rate than VO2, indicating a crossover point for fat and carbohydrate oxidation, with an RER of approximately 0.85 to 0.87. VT2: Occurs at an RER of 1.0, where glycogen/glucose becomes the primary fuel source, and CO2 output matches O2 intake. Tune in for expert insights that will enhance your triathlon training and performance! Life is not a race. It is a Journey. External and HIDDEN internal sources of CHRONIC Stress will impact all efforts… check out the elements of what I call “The WHOLESTIC Method” to transform the WHOLE you from the inside out to burn fat, improve performance and longevity. There is not a once size fits all solution. We are all unique. The struggle is real and I understand the challenges as well as frustrations in finding the right answers to feeling and looking your best -especially when you think you are doing everything “right”. Doctors may tell you that your lab results are “normal” and there is nothing is wrong with you – but you know that you are off and not performing your best in life or sports. Let’s investigate what is actually going on under the hood and put your missing of your health puzzle back together again. Choose to thrive each day and not survive the day. Contact Coach Debbie for a complimentary 20-minute call to discover more. Connect and Follow Coach Debbie: Life is Not a Race…It is a Journey: Learn how to pace the WHOLE you with The WHOLESTIC Method https://www.amazon.com/dp/1540572005

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