This week Dave answers a question from follower, Judith Cardinaels. Question: In the morning when running tempo or short intervals I get hungry. You mentioned in a tip to hold off on eating to burn calories for the morning workout. What should I eat prior to high intensity morning workouts? Answer: Hunger is fine! However, [...]
Advantage of Short Rep's and How to Pick a Training Coach This week I received the below questions - hope these answers help! Question: Is a 3-5 min interval not also deeply anaerobic? What’s the advantage of such short reps? Answer: Recognize that the intensity level needs to be defined so a 3 -5’ interval could be a [...]
If there is one type of workout that sets you up for success during Spring Training, it's anaerobic endurance workouts. During this video, Dave recommends: - a specific anaerobic endurance workout - workout frequency per week - how to increase intensity per discipline (swim, bike and run). These workouts should be hard intensity with a [...]
This week Dave answers a fan question, “How to Incorporate Intensity into your Long Race Distance Training?” Learn why higher output workouts are beneficial and the frequency and repetitions needed each week for your anaerobic training. http://youtu.be/NvHPb8fKMIU
When one trains their fast twitch muscle fibers, they reap the greatest benefits in training and ultimately racing. Fast twitch muscle has 5 times the contracted force of a slow twitch muscle and has the ability to perform over many hours repeatedly. When one exercises at high intensity, you train your fast twitch muscles. This [...]
I get lots of questions regarding indoor winter bike training. This is part 1 of a two video presentation, where I share indoor winter training tips geared to maximize your workout session. This video focuses on the importance of the TA in obtaining maximum power, optimal bike position and gear suggestions with assoicated rpms. After [...]
This week Dave answers a fan question, "what should be my proper hip placement on the bike to ensure maximum power output." AskDaveScott6x Hip Placement on the Bike
