Training Science Summaries Ep 1
From The PILLAR Performance Podcast by PILLAR Performance
April 17, 2025 · 50 min
About this episode
The episode discusses durability in endurance sports and how to train it effectively.
Welcome to the first episode of Training Science Summaries (TSS), a monthly series where we break down research into actionable tips to boost your performance. In this episode, Dr. Dan Plews and I explore durability in endurance sports—what it is, why it matters, and how to train it. We discuss the role of strength training in running economy, the importance of training frequency and duration, and the often-misunderstood concept of zone two training. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Science Summaries 04:00 Understanding Durability in Endurance Sports 11:51 The Role of Strength Training in Enhancing Durability 23:54 Strength Training and Plyometrics 25:41 Weekend Warrior vs Elite Amateur Training 26:06 Training Frequency and Performance Outcomes 28:11 The Importance of Training Duration 30:27 Catching Up on Missed Training Sessions 32:53 Balancing Training and Nutrition 34:46 Understanding Zone Two Training 35:10 Defining Zone Two Training 39:18 The Dynamics of Training Zones Dr Dan Plews: https://www.instagram.com/theplews/ Shop online: https://pillarperformance.shop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pillarperformance_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pillarperformance…
People in this episode
Host: PILLAR Performance
Guest: Dr. Dan Plews
Topics covered
- endurance sports
- strength training
- training frequency
- zone two training
- running economy
- durability
Keywords
- endurance sports
- strength training
- training frequency
- zone two training
- running economy
- durability
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