How to Train Your Anaerobic Threshold to Improve Endurance

Published 2019-10-07
*2024 UPDATE:    • How to Test and Train THE ANAEROBIC T...  

In this video I discuss three training approaches that can help to improve your anaerobic threshold and endurance performance.
1) Continuous high volume endurance training
2) Maximal steady state training
3) Interval training using the 2:1 (work:rest) approach

The video is useful if you wish to improve your endurance performance for a wide range of sports (e.g. running, swimming, rowing, boxing, cycling) and is based on scientific and coaching knowledge. To conduct the program you need only print and familiarize yourself with the Ratings of Perceived Exertion Scale.

Please accept my apologies for the slight focusing issue at some points in the video.

For information about the underlying physiology governing the anaerobic threshold please refer to the following videos:
   • Ventilatory, Anaerobic and Lactate Th...  
   • Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Human...  
   • ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD: HISTORY AND KEY ...  

All Comments (21)
  • @mikemaresh2417
    This and your previous video are the best explanation about systems, energy, and training I’ve seen on YouTube. Thanks for making this!!
  • One of the best and informative videos on YouTube. Wish i knew about this 10 years ago when i started running. Still inspires me to rethink my training around exercise physiology...many thanks!!!
  • @jk3266
    Extraordinary skill of explanation.🎉
  • Your videos are great. Clear and concise. I’ve been using them with my students and for myself as a coach. Appreciate your work. Thank you
  • @siyz250
    Thank you for helping me on my way to achieving my mountain bike fitness & racing goals. Simon, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • @jibroniuk3604
    This is an excellent presentation. Very concise and educative video....Please keep up the great work.
  • @taruncyclist
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  • @zxtenn
    Great information Doctor, I had open heart surgery in 2002, a 4X bypass and I was only 46, I know the Bruce protocol test specs well. 20% progression X4 weeks =80% not 100 so it would take 5 weeks to reach 200. I had a VERY good Cardiologist after the operation, caring and knowledgeable. Yes I used to ride road bikes and a BIG difference between riding say 60 miles on a nearly level course and riding the same distance on HILLY rides, makes me cry but yes it does give improvement, done plenty of HIIT treadmill work, not a joke when you really push yourself