MPA is just a proxy for your power duration curve above threshold. I don’t think there would be any argument that the best way to get better at doing any type of effort is to repeatedly go as close to failure as possible while being able to maximize your time in zone. If you want to measure that as depleting MPA/dFRC/W’ sure whatever makes it easy.
I didn’t say vo2max power (which is indeed a pointless yardstick), I said vo2max, which is very much measurable. And could be used to make an actual scientific comparison between the two workouts.
No, I’m saying that an article with lots of academic references and that even has “The Science” in the title might actually use scientific methods - such as measuring vo2 max in a lab - to back up its assertions.
Instead the methods they use are to apply their own proprietary algorithm. Which may be clever, and may have its uses for riders, but it’s not science.
Chad mentioned in this podcast that when analyzing the genetic component of endurance it is best to look at your mother’s phenotype as all mitochondria (including mitochondrial DNA) are inherited from your mother. I’d like to point out a subtle correction. The majority of mitochondrial proteins are actually encoded by nuclear DNA (inherited from both your mother and father) and very few are actually encoded by mtDNA (the mitochondria’s own genome). Therefore, one should actually look at the endurance prowess of both parents to get a better idea of their predisposition to endurance sport.
If extending the cool down by 15 minutes, what intensity are you shooting for here? 40-50%? 70-75%
I’ve been doing that just to burn some extra calories, since I’m dropping Wednesday from the MV plan to make room for strength training. With just burning some calories as a goal, I try to target something in the 55-65% range.
Bit late in joining this particular episode chat. My question is around race set up for MTB events. I had a quick exchange with @Jonathan on Instagram (super helpful and kind to take the time out to respond 
) . Can you post a picture of how you mount the tyreplugs, including your tape wrap for quick access? I really want to be as slick as possible in a race coming up, the seconds saved on a possible tyre fix could make all the difference in my battle for mid table mediocrity!
Thanks in advance!
Another question…last night I was doing an extra 15 minutes at the end of my workout. Except at the end…it ENDED. TR app on my iPad said “Workout Complete” and took me to my summary and even uploaded my data to Garmin, Strava, and training peaks while i was still riding. Is there a way to keep the screen active and continue the workout instead of it shutting down?
Were you using the Extend Cooldown function?
No but I’ll start using it now, thanks! Didn’t know it existed
Nice, glad to show a new feature.
Adding to the extend function, you can also increase the Workout Intensity when you get into the cooldown. Many people want to extend the workout at something like a 60-70% Endurance workout level.
The issue is that the workouts taper to a 40% or so cooldown. So, if you want, just increase the Workout Intensity to get up to the desired wattage you want in the extension.