Cycling Performance Club: Does core strength increase FTP, Purpose behind VO2max tests and Rest weeks.
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Host topics covered on this episode:
2:05 Is there a correlation between core strength and FTP? At what point does this correlation end and should we be prescribing core strength exercises to all athletes?
"Core Strength Increases FTP?" thread.
https://groups.google.com/g/wattage/c/UlfL_IzVWYg/m/Ty8Y1TrdzboJ
30:05 What is the purpose behind VO2 max tests? When should athletes use them and what can we learn from them?
47:40 Rest weeks. What are the differences between an \\u2018easy week\\u2019 and a \\u2018free week\\u2019? Which points in the season should these be implemented and what benefits might they provide to the athlete. Is there any physiological rationale behind longer rest periods?
This episodes panel:
Jason Boynton PhD
boyntoncoaching.com
Damian Ruse
semiprocycling.com
Cyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.com