With the popularization of heart rate monitors, more and more athletes are paying attention to this physiological measurement. But what about maximum heart rate? What’s the best way to calculate (or measure) your maxHR? And is it possible to increase your maximum heart rate with training? The answer to this last question will undoubtedly surprise … Read more
In cycling, many people do 20min tests where they apply a coefficient between 0.9 and 0.95 to find their FTP (theoretically the highest sustainable power in an internal steady state). This test is often used to represent the power at the second threshold. The training zones are then based on this FTP value (eg. zone … Read more
Have you heard terms such as Log-Log, Dmax, or OBLA when talking about lactate threshold interpretation? In this article, I’ll be walking you through the different existing methods to find lactate threshold during a lactate threshold step test. The many lactate threshold interpretation methods may seem confusing at first, and that’s because they are! I … Read more
As an athlete/coach, you’ve surely heard the term “Lactate Threshold” before. But can you actually define it, explain why it’s important, and tell me how to find it? Understanding key concepts of endurance training such as the lactate threshold, vo2max, and Zone 2 training will help you stay engaged in your training as an athlete. … Read more
Welcome, coaches and athletes! Are you looking to improve your performance and better understand the human body during exercise? Look no further! In this article, we will try to better understand what triggers high lactate levels during exercise. The body produces and uses lactate during exercise. We will explore what lactate is, the different roles … Read more
Fat oxidation is a process in which the body breaks down lipids, releasing energy to fuel your performance. But why is using fat as a fuel important for endurance performance? How does your body decide to use fats rather than sugars? And how can you develop your fat oxidation capacity to boost your fuel efficiency … Read more
If you are looking to learn about the Concept 2 Bike (called the BikeErg), you’ve come to the right place. The BikeErg is a fantastic training tool to improve your conditioning for many sports including CrossFit, MMA cycling, and even running. I’ve had great success using it with many clients and athletes over the years. … Read more
“You have to breathe, or you’ll die. And your brain will figure out a way to breathe under just about any possible circumstance.” Pat Davidson Breathing is an absolutely vital component of who you are as a human being, from the very first until the very last moment in your life. The primary role of … Read more
“Tempo runs” were popularized by the famous sprint coach Charlie Francis who used this training method to condition his sprinters. This method was taken over and adapted to rugby union successfully by rugby strength coach Keir Wenham-Flatt during his contract with the Pumas of Argentina before the 2007 World Cup. The tempo method allows you … Read more
For the longest time I was convinced that “cardio” was a complete waste of time. I thought that all you really needed was a couple of hard interval workouts every week to keep the ticker going. In my mind, anything over 20 minutes was just too much. Here’s the truth: I was dead wrong. Thanks to … Read more
