Learn how to effectively refuel before, during, and after exercise to improve performance and aid in workout recovery. The lecture will cover an overview of nutrition fundamentals as well information to help improve your exercise nutrition plan. Discussions will center around using science based information to help see past sport nutritional manufacturer's marketing information and understand the uses for various products in all types and distances of endurance sports. This is also your opportunity to sample a wide variety of nutritional products (gels, bars, etc.) from different manufacturers to help you find the taste that you like. 

RSVP by 4/17 to Trish

In only a few short years, power meters have become an essential training tool for amateur and pro cyclists and triathletes. Coach Doug Bush takes the mystery out of training with power. In this 60 minute introduction to power we will cover basic power terms and metrics, types of power meters, and analysis of power files using WKO+ software. If you train with power, or you are thinking about buying a power meter, this class is a great way to get familiar with power training.  RSVP by 4/17 to Trish

 

Are you training with all the facts?

Take the guesswork out of your training by accurately determining your correct training intensity.  When using a heart rate monitor or a power meter it is crucial to establish training zones based around your functional threshold rather than using maximum heart rate equations or filed tests. Sports Science research has shown that using threshold to establish training zones is the most precise way to establish training zones. 

Until recently performance testing was only available for elite athletes or through University performance labs.   It is now available for all athletes!

Benefits of Testing

• Establish exact training zones for maximum performance and weight loss.
  • o   Detailed heart rate and power based zones.
• Determine endurance sports genetic potential based on VO2 Max.
• Identify possible weaknesses in metabolic energy systems.
• Determine fitness level.

How are VO2 Max and threshold tests performed?

The test is performed on a treadmill and/or the athlete's bicycle attached to a computer controlled ergometer.  Actual testing usually lasts around 10 - 15 minutes depending on the individual. The athlete wears a mask with sensors attached to a metabolic analyzer so that respiratory gases can be measured (Oxygen uptake, Carbon Dioxide production, and total volume). For triathletes it is valuable to be tested both on the bike and treadmill as training zones can vastly different between sports.

 

What is included with the Testing?

• Consultation to explain the testing result and how to best implement data in training.
• Detailed heart rate zone.
• Wattage zones for cyclists.
• Metabolic profile during exercise.
  • o   Fat vs Carbohydrate use.
  • VO2 Max data.

 

Benefits of VO2 Testing vs Field Tests for Power Meters

• More accurate determination of wattage training zones than field tests.
• Much less physically demanding than field tests.
• Less influenced by hydration status and environment factors than field tests.   

For more information about the testing please see www.endurancefactor.com and click the testing link.   There is a more detailed explanation of the benefits of testing as well as a sample report.