Doubling up on training: Benefit or risk? How to do it right

The Laboratory of Juan María Jimenez Llorente

In this video, we analyze whether double training sessions are worthwhile and in what cases they are recommended. We explain how to structure double sessions to avoid overtraining and maximize performance, especially for long-distance and ultra-trail runners. Discover when and how to do it without compromising your rest or progress.

⏱️ HIGHLIGHTS:
00:07 - Is it worth doing double training sessions? Introduction to the topic
00:49 - What is double training and what is it for?
01:37 - How elite athletes structure double sessions
02:22 - When can an amateur athlete double training sessions?
03:54 - Different ways to structure double training sessions
05:18 - Mistakes to avoid when doing double sessions
06:45 - Benefits of splitting training into two sessions
07:33 - Practical example of an effective double session
08:26 - Is it mandatory to double training sessions to improve?
09:11 - Importance of nutrition in double training sessions
10:34 - How to compensate for double workouts in weekly planning
11:14 - Double sessions for people with irregular schedules