Surely you have heard about this training method used by endurance athletes, mainly athletes, or even someone has advised you, but you may not know what it is specifically.
El polarized training it is not a current "invention". Dr. Stephen Seiler has been publishing valuable works about this training method in endurance athletes for a decade.
This type of training is based, roughly, on train without using the average intensities. More specifically, the distribution of the training is done in the following way:
Unlike the 5 commonly used training zones, this model presents only 3 zones, of whichs low intensity is the main protagonist.
In relation to triathlon training, scientific investigations are not very numerous, but we find several show improvements in the performance of amateur athletes (not beginners) and high level when comparing this training method with other methods.
Some requirements and fundamental points that you must take into account to do this type of training:
Without a doubt and most importantly, chire a professional to plan your goals.
Remember that training recipes do not exist, there is only perseverance and a job well done, so surround yourself with good professionals and achieve your goals.
Laura García Cervantes
Dra. Science of Physical Activity and Sport
Club Trikatlón Tres Cantos Sports Director
Triathlon and Swimming Senior Trainer
Paratriathlon Specialist Trainer