Inevitably, your oxygen intake is going to increase as the exercise gets tougher. When the test is concluded, whatever your highest oxygen intake was measured at is your VO2 max. The Apple Watch has been able to capture VO2 max readings since the watchOS 7.2 update, released back in Decemb...
That still leaves 20% of the days with other intensities, like high intensity interval training to boost VO2max and increase anaerobic power. Zone 5 is a training intensity San Milan explicitly talks about, which brings us to the next common mistake. Combining zone 2 with zone 5 training, ...
Since then they’ve expanded it to other top-end watches, including the Garmin Forerunner 955 and 965. Endurance Score was designed as a bit of a counter-point to watching your VO2Max number never actually move. There’s a simple reality that your VO2Max score can’t infinitely increase,...
The Apple Watch estimates VO2 Max by monitoring outdoor workouts, such as walking, running, and hiking. They need to be outdoor because the speed you’re traveling and the exertion on your body are important factors. The Apple Watch will monitor this automatically, and unlike Garmin and othe...
Using a foam roller is a form of self-myofascial release. It helps increase circulation and keeps the fascia, muscle, and connective tissues mobilized and healthy, preserving optimal range of motion and flexibility. #7: Strength Train One important thing to remember is that distance running is ...
Training Stress Score attempts to combine duration and intensity into one metric, but stress applied to the body does not increase linearly with time. In other words, if you rode at a constant intensity (75% of FTP) for four hours, the actual training stress from Hour 1 is less than the...
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How to Increase Your FTP What else does TrainerRoad do? ➥ Guide your indoor workouts on another platform If you’re looking for a virtual world to ride in, TrainerRoad isn’t the answer. However, it can be used in conjunction withZwift. Both apps can run simultaneously on your phone or...
When all of these bodily systems work together efficiently, you increase fitness. The only way to teach these systems to work together is to practice cardiovascular training consistently. Measuring Cardio Fitness To know your level of fitness, you need to measure it. One way is to track your ...
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