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May 2023
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The Science of Cardiovascular Training |...

Matthew Casturo
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In this episode, we dive into the science of cardiovascular training. We get into heart rate zones, how to test max heart rate, what metcon workouts actually train, threshold training, multimodal cardio for non running athletes, and more!

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