In reply to neuromancer:
> Honest honest - I did search for both the YouTube link and 'emil' and a few other things.
> Not totally convinced by the 'he just rested and so recovered and is now stronger'
I thought it said a bit more than that, I do do remember reading a couple of more scientific articles at the time, but that was the one I understood 😊
either because he did the program for over six weeks - way beyond any reasonable recovery period and for any other progressive training program, this would result in pretty significant detraining if it wasn't in itself enough stimulation?
I agree it raises some interesting questions. Have there been any follow up trials with a variety of athletes?
> (Imagine if you could only push 50w on the bike for 12 weeks, would you increase fitness?)
There seems to be a bit more research recently but climbing is a very young sport in terms of understanding training, wouldn't be surprised if ideas are very different in 10 years time