Prescribing VO2max

It appears that adaptations to VO2max are elicited by maximizing time spent above >90% VO2max. It has been shown that intermittent exercise can elicit greater total exercise duration at high intensities

Physiological vs Performance Training

As I've thought about how I structure my training, I've drifted toward a periodization model with two broad areas of focus: Physiology, and Performance Physiological Training: where the focus is on improving physical fitness, endurance, mechanical and metabolic efficiency, etc. via structural and biochemical changes to your physiology. Performance Training: where the focus is on … Continue reading Physiological vs Performance Training →

The Problem with VO2max

There's a good chance you're using the term "VO2max" wrong... If you've ever heard cyclists comparing stats (we don't do that, do we?), or humble-bragging via Strava ride titles, then you've probably heard something like "My VO2max is 400 W". That statement is a bit nonsensical. In the constant effort to be more precise in how we … Continue reading The Problem with VO2max →

Optimized Aerobic Prescription

Most of the amateur bike racers I know are limited by time available to train. I think this is a relatable limitation to all of us... So wouldn't it be nice if an amateur endurance athlete could optimize the time they do have available to train, by establishing a minimum effective dose for eliciting adaptations. … Continue reading Optimized Aerobic Prescription →

2017 Season Review Part 4 – Tracking the Aerobic Engine

WKO4 is a data analytics engine from TrainingPeaks. I've used it for the past season to dig into my numbers and optimize my training. I find it invaluable in revealing gaps in my fitness, and quantifying where I can improve and how I should target that improvement. Here is some of the analysis I have done for … Continue reading 2017 Season Review Part 4 – Tracking the Aerobic Engine →