The problem with that article is the lack of definition of terms. Every college dorm discussion always begins with the mandatory definition of terms. He should know better, or alternatively, is purposely not defining his terms in order to push a point which may not stand up under scrutiny.

The bit at the end of the article about neuromuscular conditioning and strength training are things I've been pushing on the forum for years. I might agree with the rest of it if I knew what he was talking about. What's a "steady mellow pace?" Whatever that is, I never do it, and I do a lot of Z2 riding. I'm one of those people who's forever pushing the pace. had my fastest time since 2016 on my neighborhood walk today, three 16' miles, 100'/mile. I'm so out of shape my legs got tired.

Yesterday I rode my rollers, VT1. Day before yesterday my wife and I hiked up to a local lookout, Z1 HR, 1000'/hour. Tomorrow we'll strength train at the gym for an hour, and then I'll do 1:20 of VT1 on my rollers. This'll be an 11 hour week, with more of the same. Believe it or not, this'll get me in shape for the intervals which will follow. IME, it's better to do intervals after one has gotten some leg strength and endurance.