Marinus Petersen on VO2max & Bicarb
From Endurance Innovation by Andrew Buckrell and Michael Liberzon
February 12, 2025 · 1h 10m · Episode 164
About this episode
Marinus Petersen discusses the significance of VO2max in endurance training and shares insights on high cadence training and sodium bicarbonate supplementation.
Our guest this week is Marinus Peterson of Kilowatt Coaching. Marinus is an accomplished cyclist and coach with a wealth of knowledge on endurance training. In this episode, we explore the importance his approach to developing VO2max. Oh, and bicarb Jell-O. Highlights include: * The Importance of VO2max: VO2max underpins the ceiling of how high you can get your LT1 and FTP/critical power, making it a crucial focus for any training cycle. * Anaerobic Capacity and VO2 Max: how anaerobic capacity training can improve the effectiveness of VO2max work. * Double Days for VO2max: Double days, featuring high-cadence VO2max intervals, can be a potent tool for maximizing central adaptations and achieving significant fitness improvements - in the right context. * High Cadence Training: Training at a higher cadence (20 RPM above natural cadence) when doing VO2max work can lead to greater oxygen consumption and allow for more intervals with less fatigue. * Supplementing with Sodium Bicarbonate: Marius's supermarket recipe for a DIY bicarb supplement that doesn't cause gastric distress. Follow Marinus at his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marinuspetersen/]page.
People in this episode
Hosts: Andrew Buckrell, Michael Liberzon
Guest: Marinus Petersen
Topics covered
- VO2max
- endurance training
- anaerobic capacity
- high cadence training
- sodium bicarbonate
Keywords
- VO2max
- endurance training
- anaerobic capacity
- high cadence
- sodium bicarbonate
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kilowatt Coaching
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