Elite Athlete Training
Mike and Peter discuss the training breakdown of elite athletes, including runners, cyclists, and swimmers. They note that the 60, 70, 20, 10 breakdown of slow, medium-fast, pushing it, and pushing it a lot is common among these athletes. They also discuss how this training has evolved over time.In this clip
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217 ‒ Exercise, VO2 max, and longevity | Mike Joyner, M.D.
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