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Zone 2 Training vs. Sweet Spot: The 2026 Cycling Debate Guide

5 min · 27 de abr de 2026
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Is polarized training better than sweet spot in 2026? The best training intensity distribution (TID) depends entirely on your weekly volume. Recent 2025-2026 research suggests that while Polarized training (80/20) excels for high-volume athletes (12+ hours), Pyramidal models utilizing Sweet Spot are often more effective for those training under 8 hours per week.  Full article 👇 https://www.pacelinebikes.com/zone-2-training-vs-sweet-spot-the-2026-cycling-debate-guide/https://www.pacelinebikes.com/zone-2-training-vs-sweet-spot-the-2026-cycling-debate-guide/ [https://www.pacelinebikes.com/zone-2-training-vs-sweet-spot-the-2026-cycling-debate-guide/]

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