Summary:

  • Coach Donald & Coach Tim discuss the aerobic system, and talk about why it is so important for all types of athletes and non-athletes.


Key Discussion Points:

  • Addressing Common Misconceptions:


  1. Aerobic conditioning is not needed for non-aerobic sports
  2. Aerobic training is simply just running or cycling slow
  3. Developing the aerobic system is only for athletes


  • Deep Dive:


  1. Quick ATP review
  2. Aerobic system intro
  3. Aerobic chemistry
  4. Capacity, fatigue & recovery
  5. Training applications
  6. Coaching points


  • Webinar Pitch, Outro & Feedback


  1. Link to webinar


Noteworthy Moments/Quotes:

  • 6:00 - The coaches get distracted by stains on their pants, and make an unsponsored pitch for lululemon
  • 14:00 - The coaches explore some common myths associated with aerobic training
  • 23:15 - The coaches start their Deep Dive into aerobic training with a quick review of ATP
  • 25:30 - Coach Donald overviews the conversation about the aerobic system and aerobic training
  • 27:59 - Coach Donald goes into detail about the chemistry involved with ATP production utilize the aerobic system
  • 42:50 - The coaches talk about mitochondrial density, and why it is important for athletes & non-athletes alike
  • 46:40 - The coaches discuss capacity, fatigue and recovery as it relates to the aerobic system
  • 51:12 - Coach Tim shares some training applications for endurance athletes
  • 57:54 - Coach Donald recaps the episode, and highlights some coaching takeaways


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Next Episode Teaser:

In Season 2: Episode 17, Coach Tim recaps the Winter/Spring Race Training season and talks about the future of the program.

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