Using the Moxy Muscle Oxygen Monitor to Affirm LT1
Moxy Muscle Oxygen Monitor Is A Passive Way to Detect Lactate Threshold Deflection Points I’ve been using the Moxy Muscle Oxygen Monitor since the product first became available in the early 2010’s. I quickly realized that it offered insights into physical fitness unlike any other product. Today’s Online Bike Coach Daily Ditty shows how my […]
Xert FOCUS and XSS for February – Coaching Myself for the Month
Focusing on FOCUS and XSS
I’m going to leave the Xert ATA for a few weeks, and I am going to work on achieving FOCUS and XSS Goals on my own. I’ll show the results from the Training Pacer and Weekly Stats. Here’s a video summary… Below the fold…
Performing 8-Second “Zoomies” with 6-Second Recoveries to Achieve Fitness Breakthroughs
This is a short video of several clients at the studio performing Intervals called “Zoomies”. Zoomies are 8-second intervals, with just 6 second recoveries. We performed FORTY of these in 3 sets. The goal is to ride the 8 second intervals at a relatively high intensity, maybe 150-200% of Threshold. Then the cyclist spins through a short recovery. I used it on Tuesday, and multiple cyclists achieved breakthroughs on Xert. I’m using it today as well, to similar effect.
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Afraid to Suffer, Part One
“I’m not getting any better!” (You don’t know how to Suffer!) I HATE that statement. “Better” is a completely loaded term. It implies perception over analysis, and it’s my job as a coach to be a shrink, a cheerleader, a gentle critic, a cajoler, and an overall positive influence. But what is NOT my job, […]