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Cycling Performance Club: What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 2
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Cycling Performance Club: What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 2
FromSemi-Pro Cycling
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83 minutes
Released:
Sep 16, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Last week we discussed the theory surrounding testing cyclists. This week we build on that discussion and look at ways the underlying theory can be applied to testing cyclists in a practical sense.We investigate how appropriate testing should be selected and administered and also provide information on how to evaluate the data that these tests provide.1:20 Test selection.5:40 Metabolic energy system specificity.7:50 Biomechanical movement pattern specificity.12:10 Characteristics of the athlete being tested.16:45 Environmental factors.21:45 Test Administration - Health and safety.24:20 Selection and training of the tester.34:35 Data collection.38:05 Testing format (batteries, trials, sequence of tests).50:05 Preparing an athlete for testing.65:00 Psychological impact of a bad test result on the athlete.75:00 Evaluation of Test DataThis episode’s panel:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comDamian Rusesemiprocycling.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodReferences:NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Editionhttps://us.humankinetics.com/products/essentials-of-strength-training-and-conditioning-4th-edition-with-hkpropel-access Physiological Testing for the Athlete: Hype or Help?https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1260/174795406777641203An Introduction to Cyclist Testinghttps://www.boyntoncoaching.com/2012/09/12/introduction-to-cyclist-testing/Performance Testing Cyclistshttps://www.boyntoncoaching.com/2012/09/26/cyclist-testing-an-introduction-to-performance-testing/
Released:
Sep 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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