Norwegian double threshold training – what it is, how it works, and who it is for

Norwegian double threshold training, often referred to as double-threshold training, has in recent years become one of the most widely discussed concepts in endurance sport, largely due to the high-profile success of athletes such as Jakob Ingebrigtsen and other leading Norwegian runners. However, the model itself is not new; it was originally developed by runner and researcher Marius Bakken, who began refining a structured approach to threshold-based training.

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Body peace in sports

Every month and a year, body peace in sports raises its head and the subject is repeatedly on the surface. Athletes talk about how their appearance, weight and body are publicly judged, coaches monitor weight and body composition, social media is full of critical comments. At the same time, there is talk of body peace and performance pressures.

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