Endurance Innovation

28 - High Intensity Interval Training with Paul Laursen

Episode Summary

Sport physiologist, coach, and co-author of the comprehensive HIIT Science book Paul Laursen is on the show this week to talk about the role and and mechanics of high intensity work in endurance training.

Episode Notes

• 7:00 what is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
• 13:00 how does Paul design workouts to improve aerobic capacity (VO2max)
• 14:45 HIIT short intervals vs. HIIT long intervals
• 17:00 field testing for power at VO2max: 
  • 4’ MMP on the bike
  • 5’ MMPace running
• 21:30 Utility of HIIT short intervals (ML’s personal go-to) vs HIIT long
• 25:00 the role of myoglobin in short intervals and how this style of training does not have a high glycolytic component 
• 30:15 what about long slow distance?
• 34:00 the two most predictive markers of success in Ironman racing: VO2max + fat oxidation rate
• 35:00 role of SIT (Sprint Interval Training) in endurance athletics
• 41:30 let’s talk about glycolytic capacity aka W’

Keep up with Paul on Twitter and Instagram @PaulBLaursen  and at his website. To learn more about his book and course with Martin Bucheit, check out the HIIT Science site.