[Mariner_9]

From TFNA: “Stacking this [low intensity, long duration] workout on the back of the more intense one [the previous day] is thought to have the desirable effect of enhancing fat metabolism”

I’m looking for some more detail about the above quote – why does stacking benefit fat metabolism, and should we try to schedule our training to target this effect? e.g. do an easy Z1 run the day after doing a Muscular Endurance workout? Any references/pointers would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous on August 22, 2017 at 10:06 am #5924

Mariner;
Sorry for the slow reply. Steve and I have been in Chamonix for our workshop.

By stacking longer aerobic workouts back to back you start the second workout in an even deeper glycogen depleted state which has a powerful stimulus on increasing the aerobic capacity and fat metabolism.

Doing a longer Z1 after an ME is smart for aerobic restoration after the hammering you gave your legs in the ME workout. This speeds recovery and maintains that aerobic base.

Scott

[Mariner_9]

Mariner_9 on August 29, 2017 at 1:03 pm #5960

Thanks, Scott, much appreciated. I didn’t realize how long it took the glycogen stores to rebuild.