Tempojaksoilla

Tempojaksoilla is a Finnish term that broadly translates to "on tempo periods" or "during periods of tempo." It is most commonly used in discussions related to physical training, particularly in endurance sports like running, cycling, and swimming. The concept refers to specific training blocks where an athlete aims to maintain a consistent, moderately high intensity for an extended duration. This intensity is typically above the recovery pace but below the maximum effort level, often described as a "comfortably hard" pace.

The primary purpose of tempojaksoilla training is to improve an athlete's lactate threshold. By training at or near this threshold, the body becomes more efficient at clearing lactate, allowing the athlete to sustain a faster pace for longer before fatigue sets in. This type of training is crucial for improving race performance in events that last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. Athletes might structure these periods within a single workout, performing several intervals of tempo pace with short recovery periods in between, or they might dedicate entire training weeks or blocks to focusing on tempojaksoilla.

The exact pace for tempojaksoilla is subjective and depends on the individual athlete's fitness level. However, it is generally characterized by being challenging enough to require focus and breath control, but not so intense that the athlete cannot speak in short sentences. Consistent implementation of tempojaksoilla training can lead to significant improvements in aerobic capacity and endurance, making it a cornerstone of many training programs for competitive athletes.