The polarized training model has revolutionized the way many athletes train, from the elite ranks to the amateur levels. Dr. Stephen Seiler, a pioneer and leading researcher of polarized training in endurance sports, along with other renowned experts, explains how to master this effective training methodology.
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Dr. Stephen Seiler presents the reasons, methods, and benefits of moving from a polarized training template to a more personalized, optimized training method that is still based on polarized training.
Dr. Stephen Seiler introduces polarized training during this in-studio podcast with FLO Cycling.
In this Q&A episode, guest Grant Holicky discusses sweat rate, polarized training for cyclocross, VLamax, and recovery tools.
In this episode we learn about the inception of the polarized method, and we discuss Dr. Seiler’s current research on the all-important aerobic threshold.
We take on questions about training while fasted, goal–setting analysis, and have a discussion on the polarized training approach.
This Q&A episode we’ll answer questions about diet, the value of short easy rides, sub-threshold work in a polarized training model, and inflammation.
Dr. Stephen Seiler breaks down the application of the polarized training model, addressing what is meant by the two thresholds—LT1 and LT2—and how to determine yours. We also discuss why it’s important not to over-estimate LT1 or LT2, and how to use them to determine your zones in a three-zone model.
This episode is a deep dive into polarized training with Dr. Stephen Seiler, Grant Holicky, Andrew Randall, Steve Neal, and Larry Warbasse.
We talk with Joe Friel about the newest edition of his bestselling cycling training book The Cyclist’s Training Bible. We touched on everything from periodization to energy systems, to Joe’s method of research…which believe it or not, has a lot to do with hundreds of 3”x5” note cards.
Which is better, sweet spot training or polarized training? To find out, we invited in proponents of each type of training — FasCat’s Frank Overton on the sweet spot side, and Boulder Center for Sports Medicine’s Ryan Kohler to advocate for a polarized model — and let them have at it.