Spiral Out Podcast

In this episode we elaborate more on W' Prime and its relation to Critical Power. We also explain the test for finding Critical Power, as well as give a brief example on how we think about these terms when programming. We plan to give more examples and how to better design workouts using these concepts in a later episode. 

If you would like to learn more, please refer to the study below:

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2012/08000/modeling_the_expenditure_and_reconstitution_of.15.aspx 

In this episode we introduce the power-duration (PD) relationship. It is a broad explanation of how critical power/speed/torque is used to predict when someone will reach task failure at a given endurance task (cycling, running, etc.). This episode is only meant to serve as an introduction to the concept. In the next episode we will discuss ideas on how the PD relationship may relate to training and competing in CrossFit. 

If you are interested in learning more, please refer to the links below. 

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2010/10000/Critical_Power__Implications_for_Determination_of.11.aspx

In this episode we talk about a common method of training in the the endurance community known as polarized training. We briefly explain what polarized training is and how it is defined. We then go on to discuss whether this method of training can be applied to designing training for the sport of fitness. If you would like to learn more about the topic, you can reference the link below: 

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephen_Seiler/publication/310725768_Seiler%27s_Hierarchy_of_Endurance_Training_Needs/links/583590c208ae004f74cc51f5/Seilers-Hierarchy-of-Endurance-Training-Needs.pdf?origin=publication_detail

In this episode, we asked some people on why they left CrossFit to pursue other athletic endeavors. We also discussed the tendency to gravitate towards endurance sports when leaving, and possible reasons as to why. This topic was a difficult one to discuss as you may get a sense of that when listening. 

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This podcast contains listener submitted questions that were answered by Jason, Michael, Scott, and Tom. If you have questions that didn't covered please send those questions to: [email protected]

For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: [email protected]

For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: [email protected]

For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: [email protected]

For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: [email protected]

For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/

Send questions to: [email protected]

For information on coaching and fitness camps head over to https://www.optimumperformancecalgary.com/