#121: How to Build an Unstoppable Aerobic Engine (Even If Starting From Zero) | Scott Johnston

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This is one of my favorite podcast episodes I've ever recorded. Scott Johnston is an established coach and co-author of the book Training for the Uphill Athlete. We dive into aerobic development, thresholds, Zone 2 training, and how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.

Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vAqQPDXtq5k

Chapters:

• 0:00 – The aerobic foundation every endurance athlete needs
• 1:30 – LMNT sponsorship
• 2:40 – Introducing Scott & Training for the Uphill Athlete
• 6:38 – Why aerobic capacity matters most
• 11:49 – How long it takes to build an aerobic engine
• 14:31 – Aerobic vs anaerobic thresholds
• 18:38 – Aerobically developed vs deficient athletes
• 25:08 – Scott's high-level advice for aerobic development
• 29:47 – How to test aerobic and anaerobic thresholds
• 36:33 – The second threshold test: duration and intensity
• 38:50 – Training stress, recovery, and stagnation
• 43:00 – Injury risk and ramping volume too fast
• 44:48 – Advice Scott would give his younger self
• 54:02 – Fast vs slow twitch athletes
• 59:30 – Threshold workouts and training smarter
• 1:06:16 – When double threshold workouts make sense
• 1:07:24 – Where to find Scott
• 1:09:46 – How to be a healthier, stronger, happier athlete

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► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/

► Extramilest Episode with Mark Allen: https://youtu.be/YlBUJTIggyA

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