Welcome to the Critical Oxygen Podcast! In this episode Andy St. Germain and I talk about predictors of performance in endurance sport and how they relate to Crossfit. We also touch on the most important predictor of performance for Crossfit.

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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
1:01 – CrossFit as an Endurance Sport
3:00 – Importance of Endurance Training
5:42 – Balancing High Intensity and Endurance
9:44 – The Importance of Consistency
13:25 – Slow Down and Absorb Training
15:06 – Predictors of Performance in CrossFit
19:05 – Efficiency of Movement
21:27 – Building Efficiency in CrossFit
27:07 – The Role of VO2 Max and Threshold
32:42 – Genetic Factors in Athletic Potential
36:37 – Developing Coordination and Movement Efficiency
39:56 – Zone Two Training and Efficiency
41:00 - Outro