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Do you know how to deliberately structure your interval workouts to achieve specific physiological outcomes and maximise the benefits of the hard work you put in? If not, it's time to get started, and this episode will be your guide.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:     -How to manipulate long and short interval variables to optimise anaerobic energy contribution -How to manipulate long and short interval variables to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal load -Example workouts and their anaerobic and neuromuscular/musculoskeletal implications -How to schedule HIIT into your training program -The Thibault interval training model -Example of how an Olympic triathlete uses HIIT in her training     SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts146/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!    ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW.    LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Interval Training - Science and Application part 1 with Paul Laursen | EP#128
• Interval Training - Science and Application part 2 with Paul Laursen | EP#129
• Designing interval training: 10 things you have to know | EP#139
• High-Intensity Interval Training, Solutions to the Programming Puzzle : Part I: Cardiopulmonary Emphasis.
• High-Intensity Interval Training, Solutions to the Programming Puzzle : Part II: Anaerobic Energy, Neuromuscular Load and Practical Applications.

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