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To lab test or not to lab test with Alan Couzens | EP#79

To lab test or not to lab test with Alan Couzens | EP#79

FromThat Triathlon Show


To lab test or not to lab test with Alan Couzens | EP#79

FromThat Triathlon Show

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Nov 27, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you considered getting a lactate test or respiratory test in an exercise physiology lab? Or maybe you already did the test but don't know what to do with the results? Alan Couzens, M.Sc., sheds light on all things lab testing for triathletes.     IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Different kinds of lab tests and what you get from them Who should consider doing a lab test? Are they worth the investment? How do lab tests compare to classic time trial field test like a 20-minute Functional Threshold Power test? How do you use training zones based on lab tests? How you can get and use your fat metabolism results, and how critical this result is     SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW for 15% off any products.    Ventum - The ultimate triathlon bikes, using technology from fighter jets and Formula One race cars. Easier to build, pack, and travel with than any other tri bike. Get 110% of the value of your old bike towards the purchase of a new Ventum bike.      LINKS AND RESOURCES:   Alan's blog Alan's Twitter account  VO2 testing for Long Course Triathletes Time for a lactate test? Getting your 'fat burning' tested Part 1: Equipment and protocol Getting your 'fat burning' tested: Part 2: Analyzing and interpreting your results. https://www.precisionhydration.com/blogs/hydration_advice/how-to-get-rid-of-leg-cramp-why-do-i-suffer-from-cramp RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/     CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.  
Released:
Nov 27, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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The one triathlon show focusing on practical and actionable advice that you can use in your own triathlon training and racing. New episodes are released twice per week. The episode types are interview episodes with the greatest and smartest people in triathlon and endurance sports, and solo episodes with host Mikael Eriksson where you'll learn tactics and strategies you can apply in your triathlon training and racing, and all things swim, bike and run. All episodes, both interview and solo episodes, are produced with the goal in mind of giving age-group triathletes actionable advice. That Triathlon Show is brought to you by www.scientifictriathlon.com and is hosted by Mikael Eriksson. Learn more about That Triathlon Show at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/