Since I really did not know what to expect I was a little nervous. I am a numbers geek and so I figured I would shell out the $25 for the test. (I live in the Czech Republic that is why it is so cheap.) I was very impresssed with the session. As is normal I guess with these tests they hooked up to the EKG after that they measured my height, weight, BMI % Body Fat, Blood pressure before, during and after the tests. The doctor sat down with me and went through family medical history, my medical history and how much I exercise, sleep and my profession. Then on to the tests: First we did a few breathing tests. (Lung capacity, Rate of Inhalation/Exhalation.) After that it was on the bike. As expected I warmed up for 6-8 minutes as they hooked my up to the machines. Then the test began they ramped up the power every minute until exhaustion. After the test I cleaned up the doctor sat down with me to explain the data. I was expecting really average number but I was surprised that I tested so high.
Age: 35
Weight: 86 KG (need to lose about 5KG more)
Lung Cap. 6.88 litres
MAX HR 183 BPM (but I have seen higher on my HRM)
VO2Max 60.2
Watts at VO2 Max 350
Anaeroic Threshold 176 BPM
Anaerobic Threshold Watts 300
I have alot more data but I will need to translate it into english.
But overall I was very impressed with the whole procedure. I plan on being tested again in in 5-6months (October/November) and I would like to improve VO2 MAX and Anaerobic Threshold.(Especially the power figures.)
I have only started training 1 maybe 2 times a week for the past 2 months mainly spinning classes. But now the weather is getting nicer I am going to ride to work 2-3 times a week weather/family obligations permitting. (30KM each way.) And either MTB Race (Races are anywhere from 50KM to 125KM) or a long ride(+3hrs) on the weekend.
What might be some suggestions on how I use the time I have to improve these results.
Thank you very much for any advise.
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You don't need a better bike to need better legs.
Age: 35
Weight: 86 KG (need to lose about 5KG more)
Lung Cap. 6.88 litres
MAX HR 183 BPM (but I have seen higher on my HRM)
VO2Max 60.2
Watts at VO2 Max 350
Anaeroic Threshold 176 BPM
Anaerobic Threshold Watts 300
I have alot more data but I will need to translate it into english.
But overall I was very impressed with the whole procedure. I plan on being tested again in in 5-6months (October/November) and I would like to improve VO2 MAX and Anaerobic Threshold.(Especially the power figures.)
I have only started training 1 maybe 2 times a week for the past 2 months mainly spinning classes. But now the weather is getting nicer I am going to ride to work 2-3 times a week weather/family obligations permitting. (30KM each way.) And either MTB Race (Races are anywhere from 50KM to 125KM) or a long ride(+3hrs) on the weekend.
What might be some suggestions on how I use the time I have to improve these results.
Thank you very much for any advise.
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You don't need a better bike to need better legs.