100 - Bjorn Kafka of Aerotune

What this episode covers

Thank you to 4iiii Innovations for supporting the podcast! If you're after a reliable, accurate power meter, then use code 20214iiii-EI20% to receive 20% off any Factory Install power meter purchased through the 4iiii website [https://4iiii.com/]. * 3:00 meet Bjorn Kafka of Aerotune * 17:15 defining VO2max and the necessary  context of efficiency  * 25:30 defining VLAmax * 29:45 manipulating VO2max and VLAmax to elicit desired race fitness * Where am I now in terms of VO2 and VLA, then where do I need to go? * For long-course triathlon, you want maximal VO2max and low (but not too low) VLAmax * Avoid low-carb training except in very specific situations * 37:30 the Aeorune metabolic Power Test * 41:15 the importance of knowing body composition * 42:30 Power Test outputs * 44:45 estimating optimal training load based on VO2max * 50:00 tying metabolic testing into aerodynamic testing * 53:45 designing training for road racing or MTB * 56:00 training prescriptions based on VO2max & VLAmax Try the Aerotune Power Test for yourself by registering on their website [https://www.aerotune.com/dashboard/]. You can also follow Aerotune on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/afasteryou/].