E-Book
Training science is a very fascinating subject because this science is always changing. The intensive use of power meters in cycling has led to the development of new models, new software, a lot of associated terminology but especially attempts to figure out the physiological response when delivering an external work. Only when the body's metabolic response to the exercise is known, can efficient training schedules be established.
The current training methodology focuses mainly on the Critical Power Concept. An old concept that is now regaining interest because it is able to map the metabolism of the endurance athlete purely on the measurement of mechanical work and exercise tolerance. Professor Emeritus Charles Dauwe developed a modern and extended version of this concept. This created new physiological anchor points, training zones and valuable load indices.
"Typhoon" as he calls his brainchild is the result of years of analyzing hundreds of power files from both professional and amateur cyclists. As a trainer I have used Typhoon for some time with success and because this application is a real game changer in the world of training practice and can have a major impact on the tactics to be applied in the race, Charles and I decided to explain this unique approach in a new e-book.
The book consists of 4 chapters:
Part 1
Demonstrates that the new and extended version of the old Critical Power concept “ECP” is able to better identify the physiology behind performance.
The corresponding new concepts are explained.
Part 2
Takes an in-depth look at EXREC, the exhaustion and recuperation dynamics.
The reader is introduced into the wonderful world of depleting and replenishing the anaerobic energy reserves.
Part 3
The advent of power meters was a very big step forward in the application of thresholds but the physiological impact remained unclear. This impact is now calculated in the program Typhoon, visualized in the application SuperCycle and applied in new Training Modules.
This trite represent a new generation of training tools and make the cyclist and his coach look differently at setting up endurance and High Intensity Interval Training programs.
They also get a surprising look at evaluating races.
The turnaround that cycling is going through has a major impact on training and competition stress. Recuperation, polarized training and muscle glycogen are, in our opinion, three areas of focus who should help redirecting the training of cyclists.
Part 4
Contains the instructions for running the tests and explains what we can expect from these remarkable tools.
Voor onze Nederlandstalige lezers:
Er is ook een uitgebreid handboek over het gebruik van en het trainen met een vermogensmeter beschikbaar.
“Trainen op Vermogen” is reeds aan de derde editie toe. Het is een in full color gedrukte versie en kan alleen via www.trainenopvermogen.be worden besteld.
