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2011-11-18 7:29 AM
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Subject: RE: VO2 & Lactate Testing
Scout7 - 2011-11-18 8:24 AM
ubersteiny - 2011-11-17 5:36 PM

So I won't be basing my training plan off what my VO2 max value is but I would track it to see if it's increasing along with my LT.

I'm about to start an HIIT(high intensity interval training) program which has you above LT a lot of the time. So it'd be nice to know if I'm raising my roof and ceiling so to speak.

(1) But, see, that's the thing; you can't really raise it a significant amount, even through training. (2) Besides, VO2Max isn't really the limiter for the majority of people; it's simply time and dedication to training.

I agree with (2).  Not with (1).  There's plenty of pretty direct evidence that it can be increased in response to training.  OTHO, if we take care of (2), we should be taking care of (1) at the same time.

2011-11-18 7:58 AM
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Experior - 2011-11-18 8:29 AM

Scout7 - 2011-11-18 8:24 AM
ubersteiny - 2011-11-17 5:36 PM

So I won't be basing my training plan off what my VO2 max value is but I would track it to see if it's increasing along with my LT.

I'm about to start an HIIT(high intensity interval training) program which has you above LT a lot of the time. So it'd be nice to know if I'm raising my roof and ceiling so to speak.

(1) But, see, that's the thing; you can't really raise it a significant amount, even through training. (2) Besides, VO2Max isn't really the limiter for the majority of people; it's simply time and dedication to training.

I agree with (2).  Not with (1).  There's plenty of pretty direct evidence that it can be increased in response to training.  OTHO, if we take care of (2), we should be taking care of (1) at the same time.



It can be increased, but not by a large amount. At least, that has always been my understanding.

Although, the formula is based on weight, so if your weight changes by a decent amount that can have an impact.
2011-11-18 12:08 PM
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Subject: RE: VO2 & Lactate Testing
Scout7 - 2011-11-18 5:24 AM
ubersteiny - 2011-11-17 5:36 PM

So I won't be basing my training plan off what my VO2 max value is but I would track it to see if it's increasing along with my LT.

I'm about to start an HIIT(high intensity interval training) program which has you above LT a lot of the time. So it'd be nice to know if I'm raising my roof and ceiling so to speak.

But, see, that's the thing; you can't really raise it a significant amount, even through training. Besides, VO2Max isn't really the limiter for the majority of people; it's simply time and dedication to training.

I'm just a data/techy lover. I like to obtain and monitor as much as I can. I'm aware it's not the limiter, as my LT won't be near my vo2 pace, but it'd be nice to know the difference.

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