Started by Matthew Green, December 3, 2008 · 4 Replies · 2,835 Views
Ok, I understand how this works over an 8-12 week period and it makes good sense. However, wont it mean that for the first couple of weeks, you will be doing a tough workout each time? This is generally not advised by most people. Pavel talks a lot about cycling workout intensity throughout the week for example.
Or have I misinterpereted it all? :shock:
Hi Matthew,
Your interpretation is correct. A lot of Pavel's cycles tend to peak with the most intensity, whereas Coach's "Steady State" cycle is the exact opposite. Over-load, load and then under-load.
George.
Here' s an interesting article that I immediately thought of when reading the Steady State Training section of The Book.
Interesting, Jason but I'd argue most of us have not hit that sort of peak where everything nearly flattens out ( elite level ).
I agree, and was thinking that for absolute beginners, steady state cycles lasting a few weeks may work well, where as 8 weeks or so may work well with intermediate athletes. The article shows that a much longer steady state cycle can work for very advanced athletes.