The Physiology First Approach to Endurance Training With Dr Gabriele Gallo and Prof Paul Laursen

The Physiology First Approach to Endurance Training With Dr Gabriele Gallo and Prof Paul Laursen

July 6, 2026

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Show Notes

  1. Why physiology should guide training

Why focusing on the physiological systems behind performance creates better long term development than simply replicating race demands or chasing power numbers.

  1. The balance between Zone 2 and high intensity training

What the latest research reveals about how low and high intensity training complement one another, why both are essential, and how their roles change throughout a training cycle.

  1. Understanding durability in endurance sports

Exploring what durability really means, the physiological factors that influence fatigue resistance, and why carbohydrate availability, fat oxidation and muscle damage may all play important roles.

  1. Periodization and race specific preparation

How to build aerobic capacity over the long term before gradually introducing greater specificity and durability focused sessions closer to competition.

  1. The future of endurance coaching

How AI, athlete feedback, and a deeper understanding of physiology may transform the way coaches monitor, individualize, and optimize performance.



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