J Appl Physiol (1985) February 2013 PMID 23264537

Six weeks of a polarized training-intensity distribution leads to greater physiological and performance adaptations than a threshold model in trained cyclists.

Craig M Neal, Angus M Hunter, Lorraine Brennan, Aifric O'Sullivan, D Lee Hamilton, Giuseppe De Vito, Stuart D R Galloway

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The group shows strong support for the publication's conclusion that polarized training enhances performance, with comments like '6 weeks of polarized training leads to greater adaptations' and 'this method seems promising.' The tone varies from straightforward endorsements to personal reflections, highlighting a collective interest in applying or understanding these training principles, which emphasizes the perceived relevance and modest impact of the research.

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This study compared the effects of polarized training (mostly low and high intensity) versus threshold training (mostly moderate intensity) over six weeks in trained cyclists, finding that polarized training led to greater improvements in performance measures like time trial performance, lactate threshold, and high-intensity capacity.
While both training methods improved endurance and performance, the polarized approach resulted in more significant gains, with increases of about 8% in time trial performance and 9% in lactate threshold, compared to smaller improvements with threshold training.
Muscle metabolic markers such as mitochondrial enzyme activity and MCT1 expression did not change significantly after either training period, but metabolomics analysis revealed distinct systemic metabolic adaptations, especially with polarized training, suggesting broader systemic benefits beyond muscle enzyme changes.

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中田開人 Kaito Nakata / PT CSCS MS

@kaito_stpt · X

RT @kaito_stpt: ✅6wkのポラライズトレーニング（POL）の実施は中強度付近の割合が多い閾値トレーニング（THR）よりも持久系の指標の改善効果が高いことを示唆する報告

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中田開人 Kaito Nakata / PT CSCS MS

@kaito_stpt · X

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taka_hirai

@stac_hirai_sub · X

Six weeks of a polarized training-intensity distribution leads to greater physiological and performance adaptations… https://t.co/TNAxqBNHJG

Sep 6, 2024 · 7,902 followers View post →

Matt Chaffe

@mattchewone · X

Although looking at my power zones, and watching https://t.co/Wtu2g7R0B8 I think this might be counted as junk miles

Jun 22, 2023 · 1 like · 584 followers View post →

Rémi

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Bare Potato

@bare_potato · X

そういや落ち着いてきたし腰痛もいい感じだから、トレーニングプラン再開すっか。 polarizeとpyramidどっちがいいかな。 https://t.co/aLsOPldFQ7

Nov 7, 2022 · 349 followers View post →

JDR

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