INSCYD Dr Philippe Hellard on VLamax in Swimming

My name is Philippe Hellard. I am the head of the research department of the French Swimming Federation, and I am also working for the French government of sports.

The role of VLamax in swimming is to bring energy without oxygen. It represents the power of glycolysis, the power of the anaerobic system. In races like 50 metres or 100 metres, the main part of energy metabolism is brought by anaerobic energy. That is the reason why I think VLamax is a good [inaudible].