Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 1) | EP#237

Sebastian Weber is a sports scientist, coach of world class cyclists and endurance athletes, and consultant of multiple world class cycling teams and other endurance sports organisations and federations. He is also the co-founder of the physiological performance software INSCYD. In this two-part interview we discuss recent updates to the INSCYD platform and go deep into physiology and training concepts relevant for optimising endurance performance.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -INSCYD's Power Performance Decoder (PPD) - a tool that can take any combination of data (lactate, VO2, or power only) and calculate VO2max, VLaMax and anaerobic threshold with a high degree of accuracy -The accuracy of the PPD, and how it compares to traditional lactate or ventilatory testing -The mechanism of calculating VO2max and VLaMax using power data only -The original VLaMax testing protocol, and why it's near impossible to "DIY" it -Best practices for executing the testing protocol -FatMax: confusions around the metric and what it depends on -Benchmark values (and realistic expectations) for VO2max and VLaMax for males and females -How physiological testing on the bike relates (or doesn't) to running and swimming   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts237/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 2) | EP#238 (available from the 15th of June 2020) FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 Cycling movement quality and using the Leomo Type-R to assess it with Sebastian Weber | EP#180 INSCYD's website INSCYD webinars and whitepapers INSCYD testing service on scientifictriathlon.com RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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