Bjorn Kafka on Testing and Training

What this episode covers

Endurance Innovation is now on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/enduranceinnovation]! Have a peek at our page and show us some love. * 2:45 a review of the Aerotune Power Test * 5:45 new Power Test outdoor and indoor, one-day testing protocols * 9:45 should you test in your race (i.e. TT / Tri) position? * 12:45 the increased functionality of the Power Test for coaches * 13:45 the status of the Power Test for runners * The challenge of getting good distance / pace data from a GPS signal * 16:45 the results from a Power Test and what they mean * What is Vlamax and what are some benchmark values for Vlamax for your choice of sport? * Ideal value of Vlamax for long course athletes is <0.45 * How know Vlamax can help with a nutrition strategy * 21:45 on blood glucose measurement during exercise * 24:30 you gotta eat!  * 26:15 some strategies for lowering Vlamax * A lot of low intensity work mixed with some VO2max-specific work if time allows * Do intervals at the end of longer efforts * For time-crunched folks, easy rides should be mostly in FatMax * Keep the training varied * 29:00 VO2max vs power @ VO2max * 36:00 The value of changing up training * 40:15 why what you did 4 years ago may not work today * 44:00 Bjorn's tips for training to boost power at VO2max / capacity * 49:15 the psychological value of back-loading intensity in long workouts * 52:00 on the fear of testing 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/].