Korkeaintensi

Korkeaintensi is a Finnish term that translates to "high intensity" in English. It is a training method used in various endurance sports, such as cross-country skiing, cycling, and rowing, that involves short, intense bursts of exercise followed by periods of active recovery.

The concept of korkeaintensi was first introduced by Finnish sports coach Esko Rossi in the 1980s as a training approach for cross-country skiers. It involves alternating between high-intensity exercise periods and lower-intensity recovery periods, typically lasting between 1-3 minutes in duration. This type of interval training aims to improve anaerobic endurance, speed, and power.

Korkeaintensi training involves creating a high-intensity effort that exceeds an athlete's maximum aerobic capacity, forcing them to rely on anaerobic energy systems to generate power. The long recovery periods between efforts allow the body to replenish energy stores and replenish depleted resources, allowing for increased intensity and duration of subsequent efforts.

Research has shown that korkeaintensi training can lead to significant improvements in high-intensity exercise performance and cardiovascular fitness. It is also a helpful approach for overtraining prevention, as the alternating periods of high and low intensity can aid in the recovery of underlying physical mechanisms.

The techniques involved in korkeaintensi training are regularly used by elite-level endurance athletes and coaches worldwide, providing an effective and adaptable way to increase the overall performance and provide an additional edge to fitness.