In this episode David and Olav discuss and explain the fundamentals of the system Olav uses. This will serve as the basis on which further episodes can be understood. (00:00) Introduction  (01:00) Reverse Engineering  (03:36) Norwegian Model Sub Metrics (04:50) Norwegian Model Performance Metrics  (06:52) Where do traditional metrics and markers of endurance fit into the Norwegian Method Performance Model? (07:58) Athlete differences and “threshold” and weaknesses if the “threshold model”  (11:17) Zonal compression and tradeoffs in physiology  (12:11) What is efficiency? (14:03) What is driving changes in effiiency and sub metrics of the Norwegian System Performance Model (18:20) Durability, Capacity and adding a dimension to one dimensional metrics like VO2max (19:16) Problems with extrapolating FTP in the context of Capacity and Durability (23:24) Training trade offs and relationship to testing  (28:49) Sub-metrics and using the performance model (34:25) Decision making using the performance model  (37:37) The Norwegian model and use fo sensors and technology  (39:42) Olav and coaches using the performance model for himself as a coach  (45:18) The impact of the team, motivation and psychology on an environment  We know that some of the concepts covered here may be a little confusing so please do send through any questions you have to @santaratech on instagram, via email to [email protected] or use the Q&A feature on spotify if that’s where you are listening.  Thanks to the sponsors of the Norwegian Method Podcast: VO2Master To benefit from our unique offer for a Free Assessment Kit with the purchase of an Analyzer Kit from VO2 Master, head to www.vo2master.com and enter code: "OLAVMETHOD" during checkout (Available for Online Orders Only). Discount valid from January 4, 2024 – March 31, 2024 only. Find VO2Master at: Website - ⁠www.vo2master.com⁠ Instagram - ⁠@vo2master⁠ Facebook - vo2master⁠ Twitter/X - @vo2master YouTube - vo2master LinkedIn - vo2-master ⁠ Maurten To benefit from the one-time code and get 20% off the Maurten 1/52 Collection, simply add the 1/52 Collection to your basket at Maurten.com and enter code "TheNorweiganMethod1" at the checkout. Discount valid from 11th Jan 2024-18th Jan 2024 only. Find Maurten at: Website - ⁠www.maurten.com⁠ Instagram - @maurten_official YouTube - ⁠Maurten Official - YouTube⁠ Plasmaide To try Plasmaide go to the Plasmaide website and use code NMP25 for a 25% discount on Plasmaide products. Find Plasmaide at:  Website: ⁠www.plasmaide.co.uk⁠ and ⁠www.plasmaide.com.au⁠  Instagram - @plasmaide LinkedIn - Plasmaide Facebook - Plasmaide Graphic Design by Georgia Humphreys Introduction by Santara Studios Produced and Edited by David Lipman