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Fatigue Profile in Cycling, Test Protocols | Cycling Coach

Fatigue Profile in Cycling, Test Protocols | Cycling Coach

3. Fatigue Resistance

 

Find the guidelines below to check your fatigue resistance at specific zones, which will help you to work on your weaknesses and race with your strengths.

Zone 6 – Neuromuscular Power

Fatigue Resistance 5 sec. 10 sec. 20 sec.
Well below average 100% 41% – 55% 61% – 75%
Below average 100% 31% – 40% 47% – 60%
Average 100% 23% – 30% 36% – 46%
Above average 100% 15% – 21% 20% – 34%
Well above average 100% 5% – 14% 8% – 19%

Zone 5c – Anaerobic Capacity

Fatigue Resistance 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min.
Well below average 100% 31% – 45% 50% – 70%
Below average 100% 25% – 30% 36% – 50%
Average 100% 21% – 24% 23% – 35%
Above average 100% 10% – 20% 15% – 22%
Well above average 100% 5% – 9% 8% – 14%

Zone 5b – VO2 Max

Fatigue Resistance 3 min. 5 min. 8 min.
Below average 100% 15% – 20% 24% – 30%
Average 100% 8% – 14% 18% – 23%
Above average 100% 4% – 7% 10% – 17%

Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan. (2010) Training and racing with a power meter. Boulder, CO.

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