Whats the scientific basis for the widespread advocacy of progressive intervals, where riders are advised to gradually increase their effort each interval, supposedly to optimize their training?
Isnt it true that this approach is rooted in the outdated concept of linear periodization, which has been largely discredited by modern exercise physiology?
Furthermore, doesnt the emphasis on progressive overload neglect the importance of variability in training stimuli, which is essential for avoiding plateaus and promoting long-term adaptation?
And what about the role of fatigue in determining the effectiveness of interval training? Shouldnt we be focusing on manipulating rest intervals and exercise intensity to optimize the fatigue-recovery cycle, rather than blindly increasing effort each interval?
Isnt it time to move beyond the simplistic, one-size-fits-all approach to interval training and acknowledge the complexity of individual responses to exercise stimuli?
Isnt it true that this approach is rooted in the outdated concept of linear periodization, which has been largely discredited by modern exercise physiology?
Furthermore, doesnt the emphasis on progressive overload neglect the importance of variability in training stimuli, which is essential for avoiding plateaus and promoting long-term adaptation?
And what about the role of fatigue in determining the effectiveness of interval training? Shouldnt we be focusing on manipulating rest intervals and exercise intensity to optimize the fatigue-recovery cycle, rather than blindly increasing effort each interval?
Isnt it time to move beyond the simplistic, one-size-fits-all approach to interval training and acknowledge the complexity of individual responses to exercise stimuli?