Is Zone 2 & Base Training A Waste of Time?

"In order to perform well, you need to do base training"

Whether you are a newbie in the world of endurance sport or a seasoned athlete, you might have heard this phrase (or something along the lines of it).

However, new research shows that you might benefit more from higher intensity workouts than base training!

Mark tries to get to the bottom of it with the help of Dr. Sam Shepherd - Head of Sports Science at Precision Fuel & Hydration.

00:00 Do you need base training?
00:28 What is base training?
01:20 Is base training needed for age group athletes?
05:36 Is there any benefit to base training?
08:11 Does higher intensity training benefit more?
10:11 How do you structure a training plan for a race?
11:40 Mark's base training plan

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