Now you have the chance to be involved in a scientific project about recovery for cyclists. Shim Ravalia, who studies for a master’s in sports rehabilitation at the University of Kent, is looking for participants for her study about soy milk or semi-skimmed milk as a recovery drink. VO2 Max test with a gas analyzerParticipants
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In the last couple of weeks, I have covered the importance of VO2 max intervals. Even though VO2 max is an essential physiological skill, threshold power is even more crucial. The total power output at your threshold power is often a lot more critical than the absolute number at VO2 max. That also explains why
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Now we are so close to the finish that I’ve decided to publish the final stages of the program. I have not mentioned yet the principle of overreaching, which helps us achieve progress. Distinguishing overtraining from overreaching is important because overreaching is a very natural process when you train. Unfortunately, many riders use the term
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Congratulations! You are through the first week of our 2week journey to achieve a higher VO2 max. If you haven’t yet started on the VO2 Max Booster Program, let’s summarize what happened on the first seven days: Day 1: VO2 Max Test – We started with a 5min all-out test to determine your power output
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Would it be better to do an extra interval if you had the legs for it? One of the most challenging questions to answer is when is the right time to stop doing intervals. More intervals will usually inspire your body to grow stronger. So, if you can maintain the correct intensity for an extra
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