Polarized versus Moderate intensity training: a controlled trial in triathletes with Dr. Golo Röhrken | EP#278

Golo Röhrken is a medical doctor, sports scientist, and triathlon coach. In this interview we discuss a study he conducted, which was the first ever randomised controlled trial comparing polarised training with other training intensity distributions specifically in the sport of triathlon. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-The first ever randomised controlled trial of polarised training and moderate intensity training distributions in triathletes

-How the two training programs were implemented and executed

-Different ways of quantifying training intensity distributions, and problems or misunderstandings that these differences lead to

-Golo's coaching advice and practical takehome messages from this study and beyond

 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Golo's website, Twitter, and Instagram
• Six Weeks of Polarized Versus Moderate Intensity Distribution: A Pilot Intervention Study - Röhrken et al. 2020
• An up to date scientific analysis of polarised training vs. threshold training with Michael Rosenblat | EP#244
• Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177

 

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