Tag: anaerobic threshold

  • Massive benefits of Fueled Vs Fasted training for performance

    I did an experiment recently to compare the impact of fueling on performance. I rode a 40 Km best effort on a turbo trainer fasted. Then a week later I did the same session fueled. I choose the same flat course on Zwift for both sessions. In both cases I pushed hard for the full…

  • How to use VO2Max and DEXA to benchmark health and fitness

    I recently took a VO2Max test, a DEXA Scan, a RMR test and a blood sugar test to give me an overall picture of my health and fitness. I wanted to give myself a benchmark to measure progress against and to help inform my training plan in 2023. Before I did the tests I would…

  • How to calculate your Zone 2

    There are quite a few methods used to calculate your zone 2 training zone, which builds optimal aerobic capacity. The 4 methods I’ve tried are: Calculate your zone 2 training zone using percentage of Maximum heart rate This method calculates your Zone 2 as 60% to 70% of your maximum hear rate. You obviously need…