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VO2 max Outputs for Professional Cyclists

VO2 is a good predictor of what a rider can deliver. Once motivation, pain threshold and other factors are added to the equation that value becomes obsolete. So don’t get to hung up on these numbers. Here’s a list of … Continue reading

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VO2 max may not be reached during a ramp test!

This is an interesting piece of research which really has implications on those of you using ramp tests for a parameter generating tool for zone calculation in your training program. http://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/2012/08000/V_O2max_May_Not_Be_Reached_during_Exercise_to.16.aspx

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