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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2022 · 54 MIN

Bjorn Kafka on Testing and Training

from Endurance Innovation · host Michael Liberzon

Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon! Have a peek at our page and show us some love.2:45 a review of the Aerotune Power Test5:45 new Power Test outdoor and indoor, one-day testing protocols9:45 should you test in your race (i.e. TT / Tri) position?12:45 the increased functionality of the Power Test for coaches13:45 the status of the Power Test for runnersThe challenge of getting good distance / pace data from a GPS signal16:45 the results from a Power Test and what they meanWhat is Vlamax and what are some benchmark values for Vlamax for your choice of sport?Ideal value of Vlamax for long course athletes is <0.45How know Vlamax can help with a nutrition strategy21:45 on blood glucose measurement during exercise24:30 you gotta eat! 26:15 some strategies for lowering VlamaxA lot of low intensity work mixed with some VO2max-specific work if time allowsDo intervals at the end of longer effortsFor time-crunched folks, easy rides should be mostly in FatMaxKeep the training varied29:00 VO2max vs power @ VO2max36:00 The value of changing up training40:15 why what you did 4 years ago may not work today44:00 Bjorn’s tips for training to boost power at VO2max / capacity49:15 the psychological value of back-loading intensity in long workouts52:00 on the fear of testingTry the Aerotune Power Test for yourself by registering on their website. You can also follow Aerotune on Instagram.  

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