Tag Archives: VO2 Max

Physiological variables at lactate threshold under-represent cycling time-trial intensity.

Posted on February 27, 2013 by The Athlete Clinic

Abstract BACKGROUND: The importance of lactate threshold (LT) as a determinant of performance in endurance sports has been established. In addition, it has been shown that during running and selected other endurance competitions, athletes perform at a velocity and VO2 slightly above … Continue reading →

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VO2 max Outputs for Professional Cyclists

Posted on January 6, 2013 by The Athlete Clinic

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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10 Tips for Improving Recovery

Posted on October 15, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Here are a few little tips to improve your recovery after training hard. At the end of your workout slow down to a Low Intensity. Don’t stop but ease down in your effort and allow lactic acid to clear. In cold … Continue reading →

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COMBINING EXPLOSIVE AND HIGH-RESISTANCE TRAINING IMPROVES PERFORMANCE IN COMPETITIVE CYCLISTS

Posted on October 3, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Relevant Articles http://wp.me/p1lnMU-bh Professional Cyclists Bike Strength Training Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2005, 19(4), 826–830 􏰁 2005 National Strength & Conditioning Association COMBINING EXPLOSIVE AND HIGH-RESISTANCE TRAINING IMPROVES PERFORMANCE IN COMPETITIVE CYCLISTS CARL D. PATON1 AND WILLIAM G. HOPKINS2 1 … Continue reading →

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The influence of bovine colostrum supplementation on exercise performance in highly trained cyclists

Posted on September 13, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

C M Shing1, D G Jenkins1, L Stevenson2, J S Coombes1 +Author Affiliation Centre for Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia Correspondence to: C M Shing
 School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, St. … Continue reading →

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Allometric scaling of peak power output accurately predicts time trial performance and maximal oxygen consumption in trained cyclists

Posted on September 13, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Robert P Lamberts,  Michael I Lambert,  Jeroen Swart,  Timothy D Noakes +Author Affiliations UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, The Sport Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, South Africa … Continue reading →

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Winter Cycling – Cyclocross

Posted on September 7, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Cyclocross comes from the rich family of cycling disciplines. Road racing is the queen and has reigned over the sport of cycling from the beginning. Track racing, which can be traced back to the 19th century, “showcases a range of … Continue reading →

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EFFECT OF THE ROTOR CRANK SYSTEM ON CYCLING PERFORMANCE

Posted on August 24, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Simon A. Jobson1, James Hopker1, Andrew Galbraith1, Damian A. Coleman2 and Alan M. Nevill3 1Centre for Sports Studies, University of Kent, Kent, England, 2Department of Sport Science, Leisure and Tourism, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, England, 3Research Centre for Sport, Exercise and … Continue reading →

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EFFECTS OF ACTIVE VERSUS PASSIVE RECOVERY ON POWER OUTPUT DURING REPEATED BOUTS OF SHORT TERM, HIGH INTENSITY EXERCISE

Posted on August 23, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

ATP repletion following exhaustive exercise is approximated to be 90-95% complete in 3 minutes, and is crucial in the performance of short duration, high intensity work. Few studies appear to have used this 3-minute interval in the investigation of recovery … Continue reading →

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The Cycling Physiology of Miguel Indurain 14 years after Retirement.

Posted on August 20, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

USP Araba Sport Clinic, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain. Abstract Age-related fitness declines in athletes can be due to both aging and detraining. Very little is known about the physiological and performance decline of professional cyclists after retirement from competition. To gain some … Continue reading →

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