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#239 - Joe Friel | Zone 2 Training: The Science Behind Peak Metabolic Health
Episode 239

#239 - Joe Friel | Zone 2 Training: The Science Behind Peak Metabolic Health

Relaxed Running

July 18, 202450m 16s

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Show Notes

Joe Friel is a highly respected endurance sports coach and author, celebrated for his scientific approach to training and performance. With over 40 years of coaching experience, Friel is the founder of TrainingPeaks and the author of best-selling books, including "The Triathlete's Training Bible". His methodologies focus on periodization, personalized training plans, and the importance of data analysis, metabolic health, low heart rate, and zone 2 training to enhance athletic performance. Friel's work has guided numerous athletes, from novices to professionals, in reaching their fitness and competitive aspirations.

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EPISODE OUTLINE:

00:00 Introduction and Admiration for the Triathlon Training Bible
01:28 Measuring and Addressing the Athlete's Limiter
03:23 The Importance of Metabolic Fitness
06:44 Balancing Frequency, Duration, and Intensity
09:42 Dispelling the Myth of Training Harder
23:24 The Rise of Low Heart Rate Training
24:19 The Evolution of Measurement in Endurance Training
27:39 Advancements in Intensity Measurement
28:06 Monitoring Metabolic Fitness
30:49 Improving Fat Burning as a Fuel Source
33:10 Balancing Carbohydrate Consumption
35:06 Prioritizing Health in Endurance Training
38:17 The Controversy of Carb Fueling
41:14 The Active Lifestyle of Our Ancestors
44:03 The Importance of Data Points in Coaching


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MORE FROM JOE: https://joefrieltraining.com

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