Terminology

Training Terminology
AC Anaerobic Capacity. Specific short-duration maximal exercise intense enough to trigger lactic acid formation metabolism. Level/Zone 6. AL Actual Load ...
Tue, 18 Apr, 2023 at 7:39 AM
What is Normalized Power?
A power averaging calculation used to compensate for changes in ride conditions for a more accurate depiction of power expenditure. Normalized power shows y...
Mon, 21 Mar, 2022 at 1:09 PM
What are Training Zones and what do they mean?
1.) Active Recovery - VERY easy, like taking a stroll on your bike. Your TL should be tiny from rides in this zone. 2.) Endurance - this focuses on buil...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 12:25 PM
What is Periodization?
Simply stated, periodization is a systematic build of fitness, divided into areas of specific training, with the goal of reaching a fitness peak at a specif...
Fri, 8 Apr, 2022 at 9:21 AM
How does VeloPro calculate estimated watts?
VeloPro Inc uses a formula based on the physics of riding a bike on Earth, i.e. with specific gravity and physical forces.  At a high level, the formula...
Wed, 30 Mar, 2022 at 10:54 AM
What is Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)?
RPE measures feelings of effort, strain, discomfort, and/or fatigue experienced during both aerobic and resistance training, on a scale of 1-10, with 1 bein...
Wed, 30 Mar, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Types of Intervals
The type of intervals you get in your training plan will depend on 1) what type of event you are training for and 2) where you are in your training.  Fo...
Wed, 6 Apr, 2022 at 3:14 PM
Definitions of Event Types
Century: A non-competitive road cycling ride of 100 kilometers or more in metric system countries or 100 miles (160.9 km).   Criterium: A criterium is a...
Wed, 6 Apr, 2022 at 2:56 PM