Coach's Corner
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One More Push! How to take advantage of your summer fitness.
For the last 20 years, it's always shocking how inactive people are in September and especially October. It takes us two months just to rebuild their fitness and then we're into the Christmas season. If you can hold onto your base another month, you will see benefits this winter with a stronger exit next spring.
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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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The Real vs Smart VO2
Since your VO2 is associated with speed and intensity, if you do not perform regular hard workouts, your score will be affected and decrease. This is not the best formula as training programs often require periods of low intensity to develop different areas of your physiology
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Transforming Health with V02 - Part 2
Together, they explore how small, consistent inputs—like zone 2 cardio or altitude chamber work—can lead to big shifts in energy, longevity, and how you show up in life. This episode isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about taking ownership of your health, one breath, one workout, one decision at a time.
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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. -
Changing your Metabolism by Zone 2 - LT1 Training
In order to train smarter, you need to know what is going on with your metabolism. Are you a good fat burner? Do you rely too much on glucose? Do you have an aerobic base? Getting fit does not have to include a weekly torture session! Training should be prescribed on an individual basis with the goal of longevity.
