Potluck Discussion: Gear Innovation Limits, Revisiting VO2max, and Training/Life Balance
Our team dives into these important topics and along the way, Grant shows his “dadness,” while Rob and Trevor argue while making the same point.
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FTL Free Member Content > VO2max
Not All VO2max Intervals Are Made the Same—A Physiology Deep Dive
“VO2max intervals” is a term used to describe an enormous range of work. We talk with coach Neal Henderson about why they are not all made the same and how best to build that critical race fitness.
Beyond the Basics: How Oxygen Is Delivered Throughout Our Bodies
In our second Basics episode, we talk about how oxygen travels from the air around us to our working muscles, covering everything from the lungs, blood, and heart, to how our working muscles grab that oxygen.
How to Make VO2max Workouts and Threshold Workouts Work for You, with Hunter Allen
We explore the best ways for endurance athletes to do VO2max workouts and threshold workouts with cycling coach Hunter Allen.
Nerd Lab: FTP, VO2max, and Sprints within LSD
Physiologist Rob Pickels nerds out with Coach Trevor Connor for a deep dive into new scientific research.
The Value of Physiological Testing with the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center
We talk with exercise physiologist Jared Berg about the value of athlete physiology testing like VO2max and lactate testing at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center.
How to Balance Your VLamax, with Sebastian Weber
In episode 67 we talked with Sebastian Weber about the concepts of VO2max and VLamax. Now, we discuss how to balance the two systems.