Lattice Training Podcast
We. Train. Climbers.
At Lattice, we aim to develop and grow our understanding of effective training for climbing, a sport that is still very much in its infancy. We hope to educate and share psych about our amazing sport! Ultimately enabling everyone to excel in climbing and enjoy the sport throughout all of life's stages.
Lattice Training Podcast
How Energy Systems Can Be Used to Train Effectively with James Spragg
In this podcast Maddy talks to James Spragg, a cycling coach and physiologist, about energy systems. James talks through the different energy systems, the relationship between intensity and energy system contribution, takes a deep dive into the aerobic energy system and how to train it effectively, and talks about profiling our energy systems in order to inform training.
Topics covered:
1:30 - A bit about James and his journey in cycling, academia and coaching
3:35 - James’ PhD
7:30 - Overview of energy systems
13:06 - Energy systems are synergistic
14:01 - The hyperbolic force-time relationship
18:03 - The relationship between intensity and energy system contribution
21: 40 - Cause of muscle fatigue
27:45 - The aerobic system and sustainable exercise
29:52 - The importance of capillarisation and training the aerobic system
37:30 - Lactate. The myth demystified.
42:09 - Pump, RPE and the feeling associated with training the aerobic system in long duration and interval sessions
46:00 - Why power endurance doesn’t maximise aerobic system development
50:00 - The glycolytic system; discussion of adaptation pathways
55:44 - Recovery from aerobic base sessions and frequency
58:00 - Getting the aerobic base training in. Spinning plates in training.
1:00:32 - What impacts rate of adaptation in aerobic training
1:03:00 - Previous training history and getting back to a certain level faster
1:06:00 - Different ways to get to the same goal. Exploring different approaches effectiveness through testing, intervention, retesting
1:13:05 - Different training scenarios and approach people can take to address training for a sport project
1:24:36 - Balancing strength and endurance
The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.
The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.