Zone 4 training, also known as threshold training, is used by the world’s best triathletes and marathon runners. But the true training
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Learn more about VLamax, the glycolytic power, how FatMax influences results in endurance sports and how to recover fast from high lactate accumulation.
A Functional Threshold Power (FTP) test is easy to perform, you only need a power meter. However, the insights you get from
Whether a VO2max of 50 is good depends on your age and gender. Moreover, while average VO2max values tell you something about
Peak and fade intervals are a key component in the training regimens of elite athletes. These Peak and Fade Intervals start at
Mountain biking is significantly different from road cycling – you can’t just use the same training prescription. Elite coach Janis Musins reveals
Zone 2 training is promoted as your go-to training intensity, whether you’re a professional athlete or simply looking for exercise health benefits.
Aya Sinay has raced as a triathlete in IRONMAN Kona (Hawaii) twice and has been a successful triathlete coach for over 10
Many INSCYD athletes and coaches qualified and prepared for IRONMAN Kona, Hawaii. In this article we bundle their tips and tricks. Spread
Over-under training is a type of interval training that alternates between intensities above the anaerobic threshold or FTP and those below it.
Scientists and coaches are openly questioning the importance of the most well-known performance metric in endurance sports – VO2max. This article answers
In collaboration with renowned coach Frank Pike, we share why and how recreational athletes and age groupers benefit from using INSCYD. Spread
This webinar covers everything you need to know about swimming performance tests. From the test (protocol) itself, to the results and application.
VO2max intervals are a type of HIIT training that specifically aim to improve aerobic power (VO2max). Although many workouts increase VO2max aerobic
The last weeks prior to an important race event are crucial. Use the wrong training strategy, and all the hard work is
Join Benjamin Tilus, National Champion Coach and Founder of XLR8 Performance Lab, as he demystifies the art of race preparation with the
Olympian and former professional triathlete, Jean-Christophe Guinchard, shares his 35 years of experience in coaching. He is the co-founder of JC Sports
Are 40-20’s (40s ON 20s OFF) the best work to rest ratios in HIIT intervals? Or should you consider 30-30 Billat intervals?
Increasing VO2max can be easy at first, but becomes challenging when you already have a decent training history. In this article we
Tabata workouts, a type of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), are named after Dr. Izumi Tabata, who compared the effects of these intervals
High-Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT is a popular training method among athletes, including cyclists and runners, who want to make the most
Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll delve into the secrets behind Team Sportforum‘s success in the ‘Rad-Bundesliga’ opener in Schweigen. Guided
INSCYD is known for its partnerships with national federations and professional teams. However, small-scale (one-man) coaching businesses and their amateur athletes can
Join Sebastian Weber, Founder of INSCYD, and Reinout Van Schuylenbergh, an esteemed coach with over 30 years of experience in endurance sports,
Yes, power has advantages over speed and heart rate. But if you want to fully exploit its potential, you need to know
Team Sportforum has one mission: to become the best amateur cycling team in Germany. Head of Performance, Luke Derksen, shares how they use
Discover how to measure VO2max without visiting a professional lab, utilizing field tests, sports watches, or online calculators. This article explains different
Together with former professional cyclist and INSCYD user Peter Pouly, we talk about the future of cycling training and how that affects endurance
Many labs and coaches use lactate threshold graphs to measure progress in their athletes. However, when analyzing a lactate threshold chart, it’s
Polarized training began as an observation of how elite endurance athletes train: 80% at low intensity, 20% at high intensity. But is
Olympic mountain biking coach Filip François reveals his coaching structure, which leads to proven top performance and coaching business success. When I started my
Lactate threshold 1 (LT1) – also known as the aerobic threshold – is the little brother of LT2 or anaerobic threshold. LT1
Many performance labs and coaches determine the anaerobic threshold based on a lactate concentration of 4 mmol/l during an incremental test. This
AI in sports has become a hot topic, with many coaches concerned about the impact of advanced technologies like ChatGPT on coaching.
The Norwegian Training Method is gaining attention after the success of Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt in triathlon. In this blog post,
If you’re looking to run your best 5K race, National and State Champion coach Benjamin Tilus has a secret recipe for both beginners and
As a sports performance coach, you’re well-versed in creating training plans and guiding your athletes to success. However, are you providing them
One-man coach Toll Tollmahawk more than doubled his athlete coaching and testing business in just 4 months. In this article he shares how he
Improving running economy is probably the most efficient way to shave off minutes from your 10k or (half) marathon time. At the
Werden ChatGPT und andere KI-Tools den menschliche Coach ersetzen? Hier sind 3 Möglichkeiten, wie man neue, innovative Technologien nutzen kann und sich
Interval training is a highly effective way to improve your athlete’s performance, enabling to train at intensities that are too high to
Are you looking for a way to boost your performance as a coach or athlete? Then you need to consider performance testing.
In this post you learn 5 actionable steps to create a nutrition plan for training and racing. In fact, this is the exact
Watch the webinar where Sebastian Weber, who is the project leader of INSCYD will share insights on effective but uncommon strategies to increase triathlon performance. Learn how
Improving your VO2max or increasing your threshold is a time consuming process that we talk about all the time. Not this time.
This article talks about the differences between a training platform like TrainingPeaks and INSCYD performance software. We also show how teams like
Join Elliot Lipski, Performance Manager of Alpecin-Deceuninck and Plantur-Pura, and find out how a professional team prepares for key races. Temporary deal:
This case study is about an 800 meter National Swimmer who is not able to keep up with her teammate during training
This case study is about a National Cross-Country (XC) Skier who is not able to keep up with his teammate during training
INSCYD users have a clear advantage over their opponents who still work with conventional performance diagnostics. To make the most out of
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Join CANYON//SRAM Racing rider, Ella Harris, and the team’s performance coach, Stephen Gallagher from Dig Deep Coaching, for a dive into the
Lift heavy is the number one tip that all female athletes in perimenopause and beyond can take on to stay strong and
Sind Sie sich nicht sicher, welche Software Sie zur Leistungsdiagnostik in Ihrem Labor verwenden sollen? Werfen Sie einen Blick auf diesen Vergleich
In this use case, coach and sport scientist Florian Heck shares how he and his runners benefit from combining INSCYD software with
In our previous article, we showed how to find out whether your runner should increase or decrease VLamax. Now it’s time to
Not sure which software to use for analyzing lactate tests in your human performance lab? Checkout this comparison between Mesics (LC lactate)
With the arrival of affordable running power meters like Stryd, power has become an important metric in running over the past years.
In our previous article about Why the best track and field running coaches look beyond VO2max, we talked about the importance of
Body composition in performance testing: stop ignoring it When expressing VO2max in oxygen uptake per kg bodyweight, or FTP in watts per
In this podcast, Colby Pearce and Sebastian Weber talk about the magic of cycling: having a strong aerobic metabolism that burns the
Are you still using Jack Daniels’ running formula to determine athlete VO2? Are VO2max and anaerobic threshold the only metrics that you
Salenstein, Switzerland / Leipzig, Germany. July 7th, 2022 INSCYD and CANYON//SRAM have signed a partnership agreement. INSCYD becomes the official performance software
There are many reasons why endurance athletes should want to increase their fat combustion. Riding many hours at FatMax (intensity at which
Here’s how to increase your fat combustion, be less dependent on precious carbohydrates and sustain a higher exercise intensity for a longer
James (39) is self-employed, working long hours and having to fit training in around his demanding physical job. His results had plateaued
From 7-Eleven to Motorola to Saturn to INSCYD. Norman Alvis – retired Pro, multi-national champion and world record holder – has turned
Want to reduce your VLamax so you burn less carbohydrates and increase your anaerobic threshold? Here are 5 training tips on how
Christoph Strasser broke the world record for 24h non drafting by riding 1026 km. His INSCYD coach Markus Kinzlbauer shares what it
When you want to go fast, you need carbohydrates as a fuel. Once you start running out of carbs, you’ll automatically slow down ...
In this webinar, we share which performance metrics make the difference in swimming, how you can measure those and how you put
This article covers everything you need to know about the INSCYD testing protocols, test results, testing cost and many more. Let’s start
We are happy to announce that from now on, heart rate is integrated into our training zones. That means you can now
Want to become a pro in taking blood samples for lactate testing? Start the e-learning: The complete guide to taking valid lactate samples.
Lactate testing becomes increasingly interesting once you understand the full mechanism behind it. Fortunately, more and more coaches and athletes understand what lactate is NOT: a waste product. Now it’s time to make sure you fully understand what it is!
In this blog, Sport Scientist Dylan Lindsey shares how he coached Sarah Gigante towards the National TT Championships. He specifically dives into
In this webinar, we share the story of Ryan Mullen turning his season around. After performing an INSCYD test he changed his
In this blog, Certified Sports Nutritionist Coach Sofi Marin (INSCYD user since 2017) explains how she translates INSCYD data into specific nutrition
The way training zones are determined and used hasn’t changed for decades, as if nothing happened in sport science lately. It’s time
This webinar is about Training Zones and the new INSCYD Training Zone Builder (part 2). Watch the webinar: Agenda timestamps: [01:00] Creating
This webinar is about Training Zones and the new INSCYD Training Zone Builder (part 1). Watch the webinar: Agenda timestamps: [02:55] What