Power is the force your muscles produce or the amount of work or energy you expend in a given time frame and is measured as a watt.  Power is a measure of energy over a given time frame, so if you know your power output and the duration of a given ride, you can accurately calculate the amount of energy you use on that ride.  Cyclists can now immediately and accurately measure the intensity of their work performed while pedaling the bike.  Just as a 25lb dumbbell is a 25lb dumbbell, 200 watts is 200 watts, no matter what type of terrain you are on.  With power technology, cyclists are quickly gearing up and turning their bike into a power training machine.   Unlike heart rate training, training with power is not subject to abundant environmental and physiological variables.  The most profound physical training responses occur when the focus of training is on load/work = POWER.

SERVICES:

·         Whether you are new to cycling, thinking about purchasing a power meter or have already amped your ride with power technology, a CONSULTATION with Angie, a USAC Elite Level 1, USAC Power Based Coach & CycleOps Power Master Training Specialist, will highlight the science behind power based training and how to incorporate that knowledge into power based workouts, weight management, periodization, racing and more. 

·         You’ve made the choice to train with the power of precision and leaving the guesswork up to the competition.  Take the hassle out of your technology woes and schedule a CONSULTATION to discover how to configure the CPU, install PowerAgent software, set up training zones and user profiles, download rides, create ride history, analyze peak power, time in zones, speed, and all of the tools you need to make the most of your power based training purchase.

·         Performance testing is the foundation of any power based training program, as it accurately evaluates the individual’s current performance ability and provides precise levels of power training zones.   Whether you have little riding experience or are a podium finisher, you will have outstanding results when assessing your performance and using accurately measured power training zones.  The test will require you to push yourself to your highest sustainable effort, for specific periods of time.  Depending upon the test goal, you can discover your max power output, time trial power, lactate threshold power, anaerobic power and specific power training zones.  A metabolic profile (VO₂) is encouraged to determine energy expenditure and exact markers that need to be trained so you can set training priorities. 

·         The theory of training is based on how the body adapts in response to the work/rest it is given. This training effect is based on science …the overload principle.  This principle is simple; subject a muscle cell to a workload more than it is used to, give it some rest and the stressed cell rebuilds to a higher level so it can handle the same or a bit more work the next time.  The process takes time, which is determined by training intensity, type of training, frequency of stress, fitness level of systems, recovery, other stresses, etc.  Simply put, your body can only do what you train it to do. If you train smart, you get positive results.  A personal Power Based Training/Coaching will ensure that you train smart and get results.