Coach's Corner
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Summer Flux. How to train between events
By taking time to plan our your week without cramming will help you prepare for your next event. Prioritize your aerobic workouts over the hard ones. Save your hard efforts for race day. Don't worry, your legs will know how to hammer when needed.
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Lactate as Post-Exercise Fuel. Rethinking the Cooldown
Recent research indicates that lactate is far from a waste product; it is a critical fuel source used both during and after exercise to replenish energy stores. Consequently, the traditional "active cool-down" is now viewed as less essential for many athletes, as the body efficiently processes lactate even without continued low-intensity movement.
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What's your "real" threshold? How to set your FTP
In-class Lactate Testing. We used the simplicity of a lactate test during the class to gauge if your FTP was set correctly. -
What kind of Burner are you?
Whether you generate lactate ease or have the ultra athlete fat burning profile, we recommend getting your individual lactate curve assessed. 2 mmol or not 2 mmol? Should you train at the this magical number or not? The test takes about 1 hour to complete including a 30 min warm-up. Take the guesswork out of determining your best aerobic training zone this off-season. -
