Cycling Performance Club: What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 1
Semi-Pro Cycling
English - September 09, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB - ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsWilderness Sports cycling podcast pro-cycling podcast cycling hunter allen steve hogg cycling training cycling coach road racing training plans bike coach Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Testing cyclists is a key component of a science-based approach to improving cycling performance. And there is a surprising amount of important theory to consider and apply when it comes to the practice of testing this cohort of athletes.
Indeed, the breadth and importance of testing cyclists is so great that our discussion on the topic ended up spanning two full episodes!
So buckle up there, cycling performance enthusiast! It’s time to get deep into athlete testing theory and practical considerations!
4:10 The hosts’ experience with testing.
8:05 Why do we test athletes?
13:20 Evaluation of test quality
14:10 Test validity.
29:40 Test reliability.
37:10 Testing Error (air??)
47:15 Best practises for real world coaches and athletes.
This episode’s panel:
Jason Boynton, Ph.D.
boyntoncoaching.com
Damian Ruse
semiprocycling.com
Cyrus Monk
cyclistscientist.com
Instagram: @cyclingperformanceclub
Facebook: @cyclingperformanceclub
Twitter: @cyclingclubpod
References:
NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition