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Front Physiol August 2017 PMID 28824440

Eleven-Week Preparation Involving Polarized Intensity Distribution Is Not Superior to Pyramidal Distribution in National Elite Rowers.

Gunnar Treff, Kay Winkert, Mahdi Sareban, Jürgen M Steinacker, Martin Becker, Billy Sperlich

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Discussions highlight that the study shows no clear superiority of polarized over pyramidal training, with comments like 'no difference found' and points about similar Z1 percentages, indicating an interest in optimizing training regimens. The tone remains analytical and somewhat neutral, emphasizing practical implications rather than emotional responses.

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Most discussions reflect a neutral to slightly positive stance, emphasizing that the study found no significant difference between the training methods, showing general acceptance of the results.

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The conversations focus on practical implications for training strategies, indicating moderate interest from those involved in athletic training or research.

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Participants reference specific elements like training percentages and distribution patterns, demonstrating a decent level of detailed engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

Overall, the discussions suggest the findings may influence training approaches but are not perceived as a game-changer with widespread significant impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined whether an 11-week polarized intensity distribution (POL) training approach is more effective than a pyramidal distribution (PYR) for elite rowers, but found no significant overall performance difference between the two.
  • While both groups had similar total training volumes, the POL group spent more time at high intensity zones (Z3) and achieved a higher polarization index, indicating a greater focus on intense training compared to the PYR group.
  • Despite differences in training distribution, neither method led to significant improvements in average power output during a 2000 m ergometer test, suggesting that the type of intensity distribution may have limited impact on performance in this context.
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Billy Sperlich
@BillySperlich · X

(06/11) Athletes with pyramidal TID during preparation may (automatically) shift to polarized TID when entering competition period

Jan 11, 2022 · 10 likes · 969 followers View post →
Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

Polarized or pyramidal training? This study found no difference (although Z1 was equally high at 93% for both). This may make training prescription easier: mostly low intensity with small amounts at higher intensity (could be Z2 or Z3). https://t.co/Nzqh2K2nxv #210/366

Jul 28, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 6,492 followers View post →
Yu＠ACTIVIKEコーチング
@Marg1nalGain · X

ローイングの競技ですがPolarizedTrainingとピラミッド型トレーニングで低強度の割合が同じだったら違いなかったよという話です。低強度の割合が93%でかなりの割合が低強度の場合は中強度、高強度の割合はあまり関係ないのでは？という感じ。 https://t.co/dzNPbMgg3j

Mar 3, 2021 · 4 likes · 970 followers View post →
CB
@cebentrena · X

Eleven-Week Preparation Involving Polarized Intensity Distribution Is Not Superior to Pyramidal Distribution in National Elite Rowers. https://t.co/mdBVyrqR80

Sep 15, 2019 · 1 like · 397 followers View post →
Francisco Mendes
@metalogis · X

POL is not superior to a dynamic, real-life PYR distribution when percentage of Z1 is clamped to ~93% https://t.co/Ff54aN4Onv

Jan 21, 2021 · 692 followers View post →
Hilvar Malaver
@Hilvar_Malaver · X

RT @dwrowland: Polarized or pyramidal training? This study found no difference (although Z1 was equally high at 93% for both). This may…

Jul 28, 2020 · 1 share · 284 followers View post →

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Billy Sperlich
@billysperlich.bsky.social · Bluesky

(06/11) Athletes with pyramidal TID during preparation may (automatically) shift to polarized TID when entering competition period

Jan 11, 2022 · 1 share View post →
Billy Sperlich
@BillySperlich · X

(06/11) Athletes with pyramidal TID during preparation may (automatically) shift to polarized TID when entering competition period

Jan 11, 2022 · 10 likes · 969 followers View post →
Yu＠ACTIVIKEコーチング
@Marg1nalGain · X

ローイングの競技ですがPolarizedTrainingとピラミッド型トレーニングで低強度の割合が同じだったら違いなかったよという話です。低強度の割合が93%でかなりの割合が低強度の場合は中強度、高強度の割合はあまり関係ないのでは？という感じ。 https://t.co/dzNPbMgg3j

Mar 3, 2021 · 4 likes · 970 followers View post →
Francisco Mendes
@metalogis · X

POL is not superior to a dynamic, real-life PYR distribution when percentage of Z1 is clamped to ~93% https://t.co/Ff54aN4Onv

Jan 21, 2021 · 692 followers View post →
Hilvar Malaver
@Hilvar_Malaver · X

RT @dwrowland: Polarized or pyramidal training? This study found no difference (although Z1 was equally high at 93% for both). This may…

Jul 28, 2020 · 1 share · 284 followers View post →
Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

Polarized or pyramidal training? This study found no difference (although Z1 was equally high at 93% for both). This may make training prescription easier: mostly low intensity with small amounts at higher intensity (could be Z2 or Z3). https://t.co/Nzqh2K2nxv #210/366

Jul 28, 2020 · 9 likes · 1 share · 6,492 followers View post →
CB
@cebentrena · X

Eleven-Week Preparation Involving Polarized Intensity Distribution Is Not Superior to Pyramidal Distribution in National Elite Rowers. https://t.co/mdBVyrqR80

Sep 15, 2019 · 1 like · 397 followers View post →