TECHNICAL VIDEO: Watts Up? Training with Power - Part 2

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In this second part, we discuss indoor, outdoor and ramp functional threshold tests to determine your power training zones. Presented by Tri-Hard coaching and Fit Werx.

By Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis

Tri-Hard Endurance Coaching

Filmed on location at Fit Werx 2 in Peabody, MA

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In Part 1, we discussed the definition of power, what equipment measures power and several variables that we can test for with a power meter.

In Part 2 of this series on training with a power meter, Will Kirousis will discuss:

• What does power output mean to me?

• How using a power meter can improve your workouts
• How often to do power tests
• Indoor time-trial tests
• Outdoor time-trial tests
• Setting your intensity zones
• Ramp test
• Setting your power zones from a ramp test

Part 3 will discuss power workouts types.

Part 4 will discuss racing with a power meter with actual power file analysis.

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date: January 20, 2009