Type I fibers are the mitochondrially dense fibers and, therefore, the type we want to recruit the most for endurance activities. Fast twitch fibers will have few or no mitochondria, so energy pathway development is less important than the Type I fibers.
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While there are two thresholds, aerobic and anaerobic, which dictate whether glycolytic byproducts (primarily lactate) will begin to accumulate to levels that require a decrease in exercise intensity, the aerobic system does not completely shut off when you start to rely on anaerobic energy sources.
“Endurance limits in terms of ultra-endurance is very much a case of trying to limit the amount of damage you do to your body in that particular event,” says Burnley.
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Understanding the science and physiology behind endurance training will help you make the right training decisions.
In this article, we’ll discuss some of the changes that occur on the cellular level and how to leverage them for your performance gains.
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But suppose the weather starts to roll in, and you need to move quickly on the steeper sections of your climb. In that case, you might be producing energy anaerobically if you are not well-trained. Depending on your level of training, you start producing energy aerobically again when the terrain is more manageable.
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In our books, Training for the New Alpinism and Training for the Uphill Athlete, and an article on why we are forced to slow down, the concept of a lactate “vacuum” is referenced, which is scientifically known as the intracellular Know More lactate shuttle.
Improvements are not always linear, but by understanding the science and suggestions below, you can develop sustainable advancements in your training and performance.
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