Overview of the Training Methods – Part 1: Pyramidal Training

Overview of the Training Methods – Part 1: Pyramidal Training

24. May 2026

Pyramidal Training: The Natural Middle Ground – With Clear Limits More base than threshold, more middle than polarized – why many athletes train pyramidally without knowing it, and what that means. Further articles in this series:  Overview of the Most Popular...
Overview of the Training Methods – Part 2: Threshold Training

Overview of the Training Methods – Part 2: Threshold Training

20. May 2026

Threshold & Sweet-Spot Training: Big Stimulus, Less Time – But With Risk   More articles in this series:  Overview of the Most Popular Training Methods | Part 1: Pyramidal Method | Part 3: HIIT Method | Part 4: Polarised Training Method  | Part 5: The...
Overview of the Training Methods – Part 3: HIIT Training

Overview of the Training Methods – Part 3: HIIT Training

15. May 2026

HIIT: Maximum Stimulus in Minimum Time – But With Clear Limits   More articles in this series:  Overview of the Most Popular Training Methods | Part 1: Pyramidal Method | Part 2: Threshold and Sweet Spot Method | Part 3: HIIT Method | Part 4: Polarised Training...
Overview of the Training Methods – Part 4: Polarized Training

Overview of the Training Methods – Part 4: Polarized Training

8. May 2026

Polarized Training: The Smart Path to Greater Endurance Performance 80% easy, 20% hard – why this formula applies equally to runners, triathletes, cyclists and swimmers.   More articles in this series:  Overview of the Most Popular Training Methods | Part 1:...
Overview of the Training Methods – Part 5: The Norwegian Method

Overview of the Training Methods – Part 5: The Norwegian Method

1. May 2026

The Norwegian Method: Double Threshold, Half the Intensity – and Still Faster How the Norwegians redefined threshold training – and what recreational athletes can learn from it.   More articles in this series:  Overview of the Most Popular Training Methods | Part...
Why Endurance Athletes benefit from Strength Training

Why Endurance Athletes benefit from Strength Training

30. April 2026

The underestimated form of training: How strength training makes endurance athletes more durable and healthier Swimming, cycling, and running form the foundation of training for many endurance athletes. The focus is often placed on training volume and intensity within...