Training Zones

Recently, some prominent researchers have suggested that women need far less zone 2 training than previously thought. Physiologists Julie Young and Dr. Dana Lis join us to debate that question.

Training zones have served an important role for decades, but with the sophistication of training software and portable devices, do they still have a place?

Coach Alec Donahue of Cycle-Smart helps us answer questions about training zones, cyclocross, weekly planning, and alcohol.

Pro mountain biker and coach Hannah Finchamp helps us field questions on time-crunched training, zone 1, interval design, and more.

How accurate are threshold numbers? And why is it so difficult to find accurate threshold numbers? We discuss several common ways to find your threshold and their pros and cons.

In this episode we look at the big picture when it comes to training in zones, or ranges, versus training a target number. Because what number is best?

We talk with exercise physiologist Jared Berg about the value of athlete physiology testing like VO2max and lactate testing at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center.

Training zones can have tremendous value when they guide workouts and help us talk about how we train. But training zones can be problematic.

Trevor and Chris field listener questions on importance of aerobic threshold, FTP, muscle soreness, and training in extreme cold.

We take on a controversial subject: FTP or functional threshold power. Is FTP dead?