How To Correctly Polarize "80/20" Your Training

About this episode

This episode discusses the correct application of polarized training, often referred to as the '80/20 principle', and its benefits for athletes.

It’s time to talk about polarized training—a popular training concept often referred to as the “80/20 principle.” Unfortunately, many athletes have misinterpreted and misapplied this strategy, so we will be reviewing this training philosophy in this episode. Tune in if you want to learn what polarized training truly entails and the benefits of this practice, the research behind the effects of 80/20 training, how you can practice this method correctly, and more! TIMESTAMPS: The leading endurance athletes in the world do the vast majority of their training at comfortable paces. [01:32] You can monitor your exercise heart rate using the talk test by reciting the alphabet or talking to a friend. [03:43] The 80-20 concept means that 20% of your workouts are characterized as high intensity or difficult session. [05:00] LINKS: Primal Endurance Mastery course ( FREE bag of Whey Protein Superfuel if you sign up for the full course, just email us!) PrimalEndrance.fit Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Kearns

Topics covered

• polarized training
• 80/20 principle
• endurance training
• exercise heart rate
• high intensity workouts

Keywords

• polarized training
• 80/20 principle
• endurance athletes
• exercise heart rate
• high intensity training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Primal Endurance, PrimalEndrance.fit, Brad Kearns.com, B.rad

Products: Whey Protein Superfuel, Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel

More episodes of Primal Endurance Podcast

• World Champion Sprinter Gives The Secret To Lowering Inflammation and Getting Fast and Strong For Longevity · January 2, 2026 · 2h 2m
• Training In 100F Heat, And Other Horrible Fitness Advice · December 10, 2025 · 26 min
• Hicham El Guerrouj: The Most Talented, Most Focused, and Best Trained Athlete of All-Time? · December 1, 2025 · 1h 33m
• Tom Hodge: A Sensible, Empowering Approach To Endurance Training, Dealing With Childhood Issues, And Rejecting Victim Mentality (With Mark Sisson's Help!) · October 29, 2024 · 1h 16m
• Mike Scannell: The Mysterious Coaching Hero Of 2x Olympic Medalist Grant Fisher · September 3, 2024 · 1h 30m
• Sue McDonald: Shattering Masters Track&Field World Records The "Boring" Way · July 23, 2024 · 1h 6m