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articles by Fitness Concepts:

June 2005: Aerobic Capacity Training: Maxing the VO₂, by Ken Mierke

Maximal aerobic capacity or VO₂ Max, the amount of oxygen consumed in one minute of maximal aerobic exercise, is widely considered the standard test for aerobic conditioning. Improving VO₂ Max is a crucial step in maximizing endurance performance in any event lasting four minutes or longer. The higher an athlete’s VO₂ Max, the greater the contribution of the aerobic system to energy production. This translates into greater endurance at any intensity. (click to continue)

May 2005: Fine Tuning the Cycling Upstroke, by Ken Mierke

The racing season is beginning and cyclists are making plans for hard training to make themselves strong enough to race well this year. What is the biggest thing you can do to improve your results this year? More mileage? Longer lactate threshold sets? More climbing or sprinting? You might be surprised that athletes of every level improve more by focusing on economy than any other factor. The race doesn’t necessarily go to the strongest, but to the most efficient......(click to continue)

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