TESTING
VO2max / The size of the engine
From 15 sec sprints to 12 hour endurance events, the maximum aerobic capacity (VO2max) is the single most important performance metric.
It’s often misunderstood, VO2max is not restricted by only raw physical talent and can be trained to unknown maximums. VO2max is also a metric that responds quickly to training, so it needs to be monitored regularly.
When you start a training program with Premier Training Systems, we will test your VO2max and design a custom program tailored to increase your VO2max. Through our performance software we also be able to:
Compare the effect of high-intensity trainings and endurance workouts on VO2max.
Evaluate the impact of specialized nutrition regimes to further increase VO2max.
Understand the impact of VO2max on fat oxidation and carbohydrate combustion.
VLAmax / Elite Coaches secret weapon disclosed
VLAmax can be looked at from two different sides. From one side, a low VLamax would increase your anaerobic threshold, fat combustion and it would shorten your recovery time from hard efforts.
On the other hand, a high VLamax increases the power available for attacks, sprints and short efforts. The anaerobic capacity can actually make the difference between winning and losing a race: the final lap, the final sprint, the final push which are all decided by your glycolytic power.
Vlamax is the most important metric you should focus on and train. You may have never heard of it because up until a few years ago it was used only by pro teams and national federations. Now, the benefits are known and everyone can finally start connecting the dots that compose your performances.
Don’t waste your time training the wrong way. Get tested and know your VLamax. Premier Training Systems will tailor your training accordly.
Anaerobic Threshold
It is commonly known and accepted that there is a critical intensity (or power) as the highest intensity that allows for a “steady state” in your metabolism. People call this the anaerobic threshold, critical power or FTP. Everybody knows it exists and everybody wants to increase it.
The commonly used methods to determine the anaerobic threshold are based on empirical findings within a certain population. But this has lead to a lot of misunderstandings around anaerobic threshold and has restricted its assessment to some non-specific protocols. The most significant shortfall on the empirical determination of anaerobic threshold is that it doesn't provide any insight on the reasons why the anaerobic threshold is what it is.
By testing with Premier Training Systems, you’ll get it tested according to its main definition: the maximum intensity at which lactate combustion equals lactate production. These tests will benefit you with an improved understanding of your own performances and how they’re composed. More precisely, you’ll then get to:
Know the influence of physiological metrics on your anaerobic threshold.
Reduce the standard error of determination of the anaerobic threshold to < 3%.
Calculate the enhancement of anaerobic threshold by improving a single performance metric.
Lactate accumulation & recovery
In disciplines with a random interval-type work demand, such as sustained or variable intensity, repeated high-intensity efforts are unavoidable.
Every bout of sprinting and attacking may result in lactate accumulation. The duration and intensity that an athlete can recover from these efforts are absolutely crucial.
The ability to use lactate as a fuel and to actually use it to optimize your performance is absolutely crucial in high intensity sports. These kind of abilities are highly trainable and Premier Training Systems can start training them to see the real benefits in a very short time.
INSCYD TESTING: $200
MLSS: MEAN LACTATE STEADY STATE TEST
The MLSS Test is a controlled power test, using 3-4 x 10min stages with specifically targeted intensity. Two lactate draws are taken at minute 3 and 9 of each stage. The goal is to have anaerobic threshold establish within 3 – 4 stages.
This test is designed to establish anaerobic threshold using a lactate meter, heart rate, power meter and perceived exertion.
LACTATE TESTING $100