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Some Basics of Threshold Testing for Swimming, Cycling & Running

By nolimitsadminPosted on March 8, 2013Posted in Cycling, Running, Training, Training plans, WorkoutsTagged fitnesstest, functionalthresholdpower, heartrate, ironman, lactatethreshold, marathon, rateofperceivedexertion, threshold, trainingplan, triathlon

Many of us have come to recognize fitness or threshold testing as 20-60 minutes of pure burning hell. It typically involves a lot of drooling, cussing, burning sensations, and squirrely-feeling body parts. For some, vomit may be involved. These assessments are not simply meant as terrible torture devices. They provide important information regarding our functional[…]

Unlock your speed: Train three elements of aerobic capacity

By nolimitsadminPosted on September 3, 2012Posted in Training, Training plans, WorkoutsTagged biomechanicalefficiency, ironman, lactatethreshold, marathon, running, triathlon, VO2max

Professional athletes and those speedsters in our age group may leave us wondering: why are some people so fast? Assuming your endurance base is set, speed comes primarily from developing three physiological elements: 1) VO2max, 2) lactate threshold, and 3) economy. The bad news: our ability across these three factors is due to genetics – at least[…]