Cycling Performance Club: What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 2

Semi-Pro Cycling

Last week we discussed the theory surrounding testing cyclists. This week we build on that discussion and look at ways the underlying theory can be applied to testing cyclists in a practical sense.

We investigate how appropriate testing should be selected and administered and also provide information on how to evaluate the data that these tests provide.
1:20 Test selection.

5:40 Metabolic energy system specificity.

7:50 Biomechanical movement pattern specificity.

12:10 Characteristics of the athlete being tested.

16:45 Environmental factors.

21:45 Test Administration - Health and safety.

24:20 Selection and training of the tester.

34:35 Data collection.

38:05 Testing format (batteries, trials, sequence of tests).

50:05 Preparing an athlete for testing.

65:00 Psychological impact of a bad test result on the athlete.

75:00 Evaluation of Test Data

This episode’s panel:

Jason Boynton, Ph.D.

boyntoncoaching.com

Damian Ruse

semiprocycling.com

Cyrus Monk

cyclistscientist.com

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References:

NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition

https://us.humankinetics.com/products/essentials-of-strength-training-and-conditioning-4th-edition-with-hkpropel-access

Physiological Testing for the Athlete: Hype or Help?

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1260/174795406777641203

An Introduction to Cyclist Testing

https://www.boyntoncoaching.com/2012/09/12/introduction-to-cyclist-testing/

Performance Testing Cyclists

https://www.boyntoncoaching.com/2012/09/26/cyclist-testing-an-introduction-to-performance-testing/