SPC109 - Maximal Aerobic Power (MAP) Testing Explained

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SPC109 - Maximal Aerobic Power (MAP) Testing Explained

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Aug 27, 2014

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Discover a faster and less painful why to measure progress and set training zones. RAMP tests can test VO2Max, Lactate and MAP. You may be familiar with V02Max and lactate but not MAP. MAP is just as useful as FTP for measuring progress and setting training zones...But what is MAP and how is it calculated?

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Aug 27, 2014

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