80/20 Training: The Key to Performance or Marketing Hype?
Release Date: 01/16/2025
80/20 Training: The Key to Performance or Marketing Hype?
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
On this week's episode of the MOTTIV podcast, Taren and Sport Scientist Nick Jankovskis dive into the concept of 80-20 training. What exactly IS 80-20 training, and is it the be-all and end-all to training for endurance sports? Or is there a more nuanced method that will get better results? We answer all of the questions you probably have! To get more from Nick, follow him at @njsportscience. To train for free on the only training app in the world designed and developed for amateur endurance athletes to reach their goals, visit mymottiv.com.
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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
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The all time 2023 MOTTIV win! Training during the holidays. New Q&As.
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
On the podcast this week, we talk about Taren's surprise training progress. Some new training research that shows a level of too much training to be healthy. And we answer questions from our listeners, including a great question about tracking heart rate in the pool. To submit your own listener question to be answered on the podcast, go to For free training for triathlons or endurance sports, visit the !
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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
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New MOTTIV app feature! Do you Need Salt Rate Testing? Can Sleep Patterns Be Improved?
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
On the podcast this week, we talk about a new app feature, answer a question about salt rate testing, and whether sleep patterns can be fixed. To get a free training plan, sign up at
info_outlineOn this week's episode of the MOTTIV podcast, Taren and Sport Scientist Nick Jankovskis dive into the concept of 80-20 training. What exactly IS 80-20 training, and is it the be-all and end-all to training for endurance sports? Or is there a more nuanced method that will get better results? We answer all of the questions you probably have!
To get more from Nick, follow him at @njsportscience.
To train for free on the only training app in the world designed and developed for amateur endurance athletes to reach their goals, visit mymottiv.com.