Q&A #62 - Sprint Interval Training during the off-season; Poor correlation between 20-minute power and race performance

11/28/19 • 18 min

What is Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and why might you want to include it in your training?
Is the off-season a good time to incorporate SIT?
My race performances and fitness improve, but my 20-minute power remains the same - why is this?
The importance of knowing the composition of power and understanding changes in aerobic and anaerobic contribution

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Q&A #62 - Sprint Interval Training during the off-season; Poor correlation between 20-minute power and race performance

What is Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and why might you want to include it in your training?
Is the off-season a good time to incorporate SIT?
My race performances and fitness improve, but my 20-minute power remains the same - why is this?
The importance of knowing the composition of power and understanding changes in aerobic and anaerobic contribution

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