Last week we discussed the theory surrounding testing cyclists. This week we build on that discussion and look at ways the underlying theory can be applied to testing cyclists in a practical sense.

We investigate how appropriate testing should be selected and administered and also provide information on how to evaluate the data that these tests provide.

1:20 Test selection.

5:40 Metabolic energy system specificity.

7:50 Biomechanical movement pattern specificity.

12:10 Characteristics of the athlete being tested.

16:45 Environmental factors.

21:45 Test Administration - Health and safety.

24:20 Selection and training of the tester.

34:35 Data collection.

38:05 Testing format (batteries, trials, sequence of tests).

50:05 Preparing an athlete for testing.

65:00 Psychological impact of a bad test result on the athlete.

75:00 Evaluation of Test Data

This episode’s panel:

Jason Boynton, Ph.D.

boyntoncoaching.com

Damian Ruse

semiprocycling.com

Cyrus Monk

cyclistscientist.com

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References:

NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition

https://us.humankinetics.com/products/essentials-of-strength-training-and-conditioning-4th-edition-with-hkpropel-access 

Physiological Testing for the Athlete: Hype or Help?

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1260/174795406777641203

An Introduction to Cyclist Testing

https://www.boyntoncoaching.com/2012/09/12/introduction-to-cyclist-testing/

Performance Testing Cyclists

https://www.boyntoncoaching.com/2012/09/26/cyclist-testing-an-introduction-to-performance-testing/

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