Polarized Training Pathway
In collaboration with Dr. Stephen Seiler, the “father of polarized training,” we have curated everything you need to know about the 80/20 training method.
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Coaching > Testing
Lessons from the Lab
The lab simplifies the path forward for the athlete, showing how the body is responding to training and taking us back to the basics.
Everything You Need to Know About the INSCYD Test
The INSCYD test yields a powerful set of metrics, including VO2max, VLAmax, and an athlete’s complete metabolic profile. USA Cycling Level 1 Coach Ryan Kohler explores the INSCYD test protocol and how to analyze its results.
Coach’s Corner: Assessing 60- to 90-min Power to Support 20-min Test Data
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze data from longer threshold efforts to support results garnered from the popular 20-minute power test.