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Critical Power and VO2 kinetics with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#257

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Understanding Critical Power in Exercise Intensity Spectrum

The chapter delves into the concept of critical power, which defines the exercise intensity spectrum and represents the point where one can exercise indefinitely. It explains how critical power is determined through time to exhaustion trials or a three-minute all-out test, and explores parameters such as the critical power itself and the W' energy store. The discussion also compares critical power, FTP, and maximum lactate steady state as measures of physiological performance, highlighting their importance in training and racing scenarios.

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