Scand J Med Sci Sports October 2010 PMID 20840557

Training for intense exercise performance: high-intensity or high-volume training?

P B Laursen

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the significance of balancing training volumes and intensities, with mentions like 'great article' and references to different training paradigms, demonstrating curiosity and recognition of the article’s practical relevance. The tone ranges from analytical to appreciative, emphasizing the article's role in informing athletic training strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the value of both high-intensity and high-volume training methods, with some posts noting the importance of context and mechanisms, indicating general willingness to consider the publication's insights.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity about the research, referencing specific training practices like marathon mileage, interval training, and polarized approaches, suggesting active engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions delve into the implications of training intensities and volumes, mentioning studies, models, and personal performance strategies, reflecting moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While users acknowledge the relevance of the article for training optimization, the overall perception is that it contributes to ongoing debates rather than providing groundbreaking shifts, resulting in a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • Training for high-intensity sports such as Olympic rowing, swimming, and track involves a mix of aerobic and anaerobic energy sources, with aerobic capacity being crucial for performance and most training efforts focused on improving it.
  • Short-term high-intensity interval training, consisting of repeated bouts performed near or above maximal oxygen uptake, can significantly boost performance even in well-trained athletes.
  • A polarized training approach, which emphasizes about 75% of volume at low intensities and 10-15% at very high intensities, is considered optimal for elite athletes engaging in intense exercise events.]

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Paul Laursen
@PaulBLaursen · X

@johnanthonyiii @PeterAttiaMD @doctorinigo Context - both important via different mechanisms https://t.co/yNvhvOmcAQ https://t.co/jhiGHXjerV

Jan 25, 2022 · 10 likes · 1 share · 10,068 followers View post →
Yu@ACTIVIKEコーチング
@Marg1nalGain · X

Training for intense exercise performance: high‐intensity or high‐volume training? https://t.co/4g5ZKkrIqb

Mar 15, 2022 · 10 likes · 967 followers View post →
1Ø456
@pandayakiaki · X

https://t.co/YpZC7eAAeo Dylanのオフシーズン動画 低強度長時間は一流アスリート例で裏付けられており、高強度混ぜるのがベストだが注意必要という見解 紹介されている週2回ウエイト含むルーチン、ワイが大学生の人に提案してるルーチンと抑揚や曜日までほぼ一致で安心(普通にセオリー通り)

Oct 25, 2021 · 8 likes · 1,736 followers View post →
James Smoliga, DVM, PhD
@jsmoliga · X

How does one optimize #MarathonTrials2020 performance? High volume? @walmsleyruns has averaged 144 mile weeks! Or lower volume, but higher intensity? Multiple ways to gain the physiologic adaptations to run fast times! Great article by @PaulBLaursen https://t.co/w1AsndE17C https://t.co/GA1n3F3Rgm

Feb 29, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 20,737 followers View post →
Javier Sola
@jsolalo · X

@triluarca @losergiescobar @FaustoLorenzo Hay poco escrito sobre ellos … no se si te servirá https://t.co/RGf2cIm4vx

Nov 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 7,164 followers View post →
Martin Gibala
@gibalam · X

@Alan_Couzens @WilsonCattle @BoskovicErnest Appreciate the dialogue and perspectives. Of possible interest, 2 insightful reviews despite being ~10 y old: https://t.co/xA37IsulQs https://t.co/B9D0gridcS Also, not the suggested study design, but re short-term interval training and elite performance: https://t.co/lfsfgvzZuo

Aug 21, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 12,354 followers View post →

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Paul Laursen
@PaulBLaursen · X

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RT @TrainerDayCom: How to Do Base Training the RIGHT WAY @djdylansjohnson https://t.co/WMqKcYhJRA

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@Endurance_Zone · X

RT @TrainerDayCom: How to Do Base Training the RIGHT WAY @djdylansjohnson https://t.co/WMqKcYhJRA

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How to Do Base Training the RIGHT WAY @djdylansjohnson https://t.co/WMqKcYhJRA

Mar 26, 2022 · 1 like · 3 shares · 193 followers View post →
Yu@ACTIVIKEコーチング
@Marg1nalGain · X

Training for intense exercise performance: high‐intensity or high‐volume training? https://t.co/4g5ZKkrIqb

Mar 15, 2022 · 10 likes · 967 followers View post →
Robert Butler
@rjbutler_dptphd · X

RT @PaulBLaursen: @johnanthonyiii @PeterAttiaMD @doctorinigo Context - both important via different mechanisms https://t.co/yNvhvOmcAQ http…

Jan 25, 2022 · 1 share · 3,060 followers View post →
Paul Laursen
@PaulBLaursen · X

@johnanthonyiii @PeterAttiaMD @doctorinigo Context - both important via different mechanisms https://t.co/yNvhvOmcAQ https://t.co/jhiGHXjerV

Jan 25, 2022 · 10 likes · 1 share · 10,068 followers View post →
Javier Sola
@jsolalo · X

@triluarca @losergiescobar @FaustoLorenzo Hay poco escrito sobre ellos … no se si te servirá https://t.co/RGf2cIm4vx

Nov 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 7,164 followers View post →
Yu@ACTIVIKEコーチング
@Marg1nalGain · X

やっぱ遺伝子なんやなって。 https://t.co/Lr5Cohphvf

Nov 5, 2021 · 967 followers View post →
1Ø456
@pandayakiaki · X

https://t.co/YpZC7eAAeo Dylanのオフシーズン動画 低強度長時間は一流アスリート例で裏付けられており、高強度混ぜるのがベストだが注意必要という見解 紹介されている週2回ウエイト含むルーチン、ワイが大学生の人に提案してるルーチンと抑揚や曜日までほぼ一致で安心(普通にセオリー通り)

Oct 25, 2021 · 8 likes · 1,736 followers View post →
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How to Do Base Training the RIGHT Way https://t.co/k77OWRG3Qy via @YouTube

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みの@自転車通勤中
@kamesannkorori · X

最適なトレーニングを考える前に、どういった運動が有酸素運動と無酸素運動を刺激するか知る必要がある。ランでは600m走(約75秒)で、無酸素から有酸素優位に切り替わる点がある。また、hiitとhigh volumeともに有酸素能力を上げる可能性がある。 https://t.co/qDtJjK1wL0 https://t.co/iBD0czxzeu

Oct 29, 2020 · 234 followers View post →
Raúl Celdrán
@NTSAcademia · X

RT @gibalam: @Alan_Couzens @WilsonCattle @BoskovicErnest Appreciate the dialogue and perspectives. Of possible interest, 2 insightful revie…

Aug 21, 2020 · 1 share · 3,028 followers View post →
Martin Gibala
@gibalam · X

@Alan_Couzens @WilsonCattle @BoskovicErnest Appreciate the dialogue and perspectives. Of possible interest, 2 insightful reviews despite being ~10 y old: https://t.co/xA37IsulQs https://t.co/B9D0gridcS Also, not the suggested study design, but re short-term interval training and elite performance: https://t.co/lfsfgvzZuo

Aug 21, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 12,354 followers View post →
Jan Hawkins
@jfhdvm · X

RT @jsmoliga: How does one optimize #MarathonTrials2020 performance? High volume? @walmsleyruns has averaged 144 mile weeks! Or lower vo…

Feb 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 322 followers View post →
Paul Laursen
@PaulBLaursen · X

RT @jsmoliga: How does one optimize #MarathonTrials2020 performance? High volume? @walmsleyruns has averaged 144 mile weeks! Or lower vo…

Feb 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 10,068 followers View post →
James Smoliga, DVM, PhD
@jsmoliga · X

How does one optimize #MarathonTrials2020 performance? High volume? @walmsleyruns has averaged 144 mile weeks! Or lower volume, but higher intensity? Multiple ways to gain the physiologic adaptations to run fast times! Great article by @PaulBLaursen https://t.co/w1AsndE17C https://t.co/GA1n3F3Rgm

Feb 29, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 20,737 followers View post →
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@AngrodRashkor · X

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@tonylarkman · X

Training for intense exercise performance: high‐intensity or high‐volume training? - Laursen - 2010 - Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/qqOQuZTsLV

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@exlocus · X

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Valentina Ortiz
@runningdoctor6 · X

@runningfester @Alan_Couzens Sure... https://t.co/zAxxRdkyoR

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