411: Dissecting Training Zones with Siren Seiler and Dr. Stephen Seiler

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on training zone systems and their comparison to the Norwegian five-zone model by the Seilers.

Based on their recent research article, the Seilers discuss the proliferation of training zone systems and compare them to the highly touted Norwegian five-zone model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Siren Seiler, Dr Stephen Seiler

Topics covered

• training zones
• Norwegian five-zone model
• research
• sports science

Keywords

• training
• exercise
• performance

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