BIKE FIT IS NOT ONLY FOR OUTDOOR RIDING Bike fits are for everyone, especially new riders and indoor cycling/ spin classes! Some people suggest, and rightly so, that proper bike fit is essential so that you can produce the most power, most efficiently. But even more important...
The LT/VT threshold refers to the exercise intensity corresponding to the increase in blood lactate above resting levels (LT) and the associated change in gas exchange (VT). Both of these variables are powerful predictors of performance. Why is this ‘point’ important? It is at this ‘point’ that...
Maximal Aerobic Power (Vo2) The term refers to the functional capacity of the cardiorespiratory system and can be described the maximum rate at which oxygen can be used over a period of time to supply oxygen to muscles. It is important to understand that it is not...
Endurance Exercise – Building the engine When it comes to exercise, there are two defining characteristics that decide the type of exercise we are doing; the duration and the intensity of the exercise Exercise = Duration x Intensity The term ‘endurance’ refers to one’s capacity to sustain a...