T-max intervals
03-30-13, 08:13 PM
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T-max intervals
I'm probably late on this one, but I was just reading up on training/intervals, and stumbled upon the 'T-max' interval. If you're unsure if what it is, https://m.bicycling.com/training-nutr...imate-interval
By what it claims, it seems to be, and I quote, "the ultimate interval". Are any of you aware of this interval and do any of you train with it?
By what it claims, it seems to be, and I quote, "the ultimate interval". Are any of you aware of this interval and do any of you train with it?
03-30-13, 08:23 PM
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I've referenced the original paper numerous times over the years. Fantastic in theory but in reality most athletes prefer to go all out for a set distance (hill or TT distance) or duration(5min, 20min) rather than endure an annoying intensity with no end in sight other than being a quitter.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12439086
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12439086
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03-30-13, 08:30 PM
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how is this different from a VO2max interval? albeit you'll be accumulating more lactate on the "on phase" as you'll be working at a level more than what is required to elicit VO2max
03-31-13, 03:46 PM
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no, it's a good thread. you weren't sure and you asked a question. that's to be encouraged.
it just sounds as if Bicycling is just plastering on a name on something that's readily known and hope to impress its readers that it came across something new...
it just sounds as if Bicycling is just plastering on a name on something that's readily known and hope to impress its readers that it came across something new...
03-31-13, 04:17 PM
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That's very true, its a very informative website, I've been reading a ton from it for the past few days, but after learning that the t-max is just vo2 basically explained differently, I looked for it in the others and it seems as if they're all versions of workouts we already know of.. Nonetheless it's a good website to gain information on workouts and ways to go about doing them for beginners.
03-31-13, 05:04 PM
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from their perspective, if they call it by their standard names, there's no reason for people to visit their website
from a broader perspective, it's not the workouts, per se, that's anything special. rather it is the arrangement of workouts that's important (i.e. what a coach does)
from a broader perspective, it's not the workouts, per se, that's anything special. rather it is the arrangement of workouts that's important (i.e. what a coach does)
03-31-13, 06:40 PM
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Very true. And I guess that's why I have a coach, I have not a clue how to set up training schedules for myself. Lol, thanks.
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