Fitness testing is a critical component of training. The old adage is, if you want to get to your destination, you first need to know where you are. In this episode of The Knowledge, Wahoo Sports Scientists Jeff Hoobler and Neal Henderson put the subject of fitness testing through its paces. They'll explain the different testing protocols, both in the lab and in the field; dive into the complicated relationship many athletes have with testing and provide some key strategies that will help you ace your next fitness test. Time to cram.

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https://www.wahoofitness.com/blog/power-testing-what-when-and-why-do-them/

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