Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 2) | EP#238

Sebastian Weber is a sports scientist, coach of world class cyclists and endurance athletes, and consultant of multiple world class cycling teams and other endurance sports organisations and federations. He is also the co-founder of the physiological performance software INSCYD. In this two-part interview we discuss recent updates to the INSCYD platform and go deep into physiology and training concepts relevant for optimising endurance performance.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Block periodisation vs. mixing different types of training -Time-course of adaptations for VO2max and VLaMax -The challenges of increasing VLaMax  -Potential issues of high-intensity training when your VLaMax is low -Differences between VLaMax and VLaMax training between cycling, running, and swimming -Training zones -Training stress/load and recovery, and using carbohydrate combustion rates to figure out how much intensity is feasible to do -Differences between testing in the aero position compared to sitting up -How world tour cycling teams are using INSCYD     SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts238/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 1) | EP#237 (available a week after the release of this episode) FTP, VO2max and VLaMax: what triathletes need to know with Sebastian Weber | EP#169 Cycling movement quality and using the Leomo Type-R to assess it with Sebastian Weber | EP#180 INSCYD's website INSCYD webinar: Why you should – or shouldn't base training intensities on anaerobic threshold / FTP INSCYD testing service on scientifictriathlon.com RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at [email protected] or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.