The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to VO2max and Lactate Tests
Find out all the dos and don’ts of physiological testing as we break down VO2max and lactate/ramp testing.
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One Workout — Many Responses
In this workshop, Dr. Stephen Cheung uses Xert software to illustrate how a single workout can impact athletes differently depending on their phenotype.
Cardiovascular Drift, with Dr. Ed Coyle
Cardiovascular drift is measured on the bike by looking at a rise in heart rate relative to power. Dr. Ed Coyle shows us the science behind it.
Structured Workout: 20-Minute FTP Test
Are you ready to suffer? Join us for a climbing time trial up the infamous Alpe du Zwift during which we’ll execute an FTP test.
Coach’s Corner: Assessing 60- to 90-min Power to Support 20-min Test Data
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze data from longer threshold efforts to support results garnered from the popular 20-minute power test.
Q&A on Max Heart Rate, Time-Crunched Recovery, TSS, and Protein
Ryan and Trevor field questions on max heart rate, TSS, recovery in athletes who only train 8-10 hours per week, protein consumption during ultra-endurance events, and more.
The Lactic Acid Myth
There is no lactic acid in the human body. That said, the burn we feel during hard efforts has a lot to do with acid.
Power, Physiology, Perception: Integrating the Holy Feedback Trinity
Dr. Stephen Seiler shares the “holy trinity” of training feedback in this live presentation at a rowing conference.
Aerobic Conditioning: Low-Cadence Tempo Intervals
These low-cadence tempo intervals allow us to work on technique, focus on force production at the pedals, and improve muscular endurance.
Going Faster: 150 Years of Rowing Research
Dr. Stephen Seiler delves into over a century of research to explore why rowing has gotten faster so consistently.
Physiological Testing for the Female Athlete
Given the hormonal fluctuations experienced during the menstrual cycle, should female athletes prepare differently for lab testing?
Coach’s Corner: How to Determine FTP from a 20-Minute Power Test
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze data from 20-minute power tests, offering important lessons on the proper execution of these intervals.
How Breathing Is Impacted When Training in the Cold
Breathing cold, dry air while training outdoors can feel painful, but does it hamper your performance? Dr. Stephen Cheung explores.
Why Can’t I Go As Fast When It’s Cold?
Cold temperatures can have a big impact on our physiology. We detail the performance effects of cold temps, and learn how to combat them.
Q&A on Training Without Power, Optimizing Time at Your Desk, “Lunch Ride Syndrome,” and the Benefits of Fixies, with Amos Brumble
New England legend Amos Brumble joins Fast Talk to discuss training without power, the benefits of fixies, lunch rides, and more.
What Exactly Is a Long Slow Distance Ride?
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze ride data from one of Trevor’s LSD (long, slow distance) rides in order to explain the correct execution of one of these fundamental rides.
The Importance of Staying Warm on Your Bike
Cold temperatures can affect not only comfort but performance during your rides and races. We teach you how to stay warm and dry all year long.
How to Analyze Cyclocross Power Files
Coach Grant Holicky and head coach Ryan Kohler teach you how to analyze cyclocross power files in TrainingPeaks.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Predicting Max Heart Rate
To avoid the high-intensity effort required to directly measure max heart rate, athletes use prediction equations. Clint Eastwood may or may not approve.