Comments on: Final Stages Of VO2 Max Booster Program

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:05:20 +0000

Thanks Suzanne!

By: Suzanne Atkinson

Suzanne Atkinson — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:10:44 +0000

@ Jeff, regarding 3 min minimum for Vo2 workouts. Studies by Veronica Billat show that test subjects running at minimum VO2 Max Velocity with in the 30/30 pattern spent more time at VO2 max than runners running continuously at their own time limite of VO2 max velocity. If training effect results from time spent at Vo2 max, then 30/30s are “better” than continuous intervals as they allowed more total time at actual Vo2 max. This doesn’t take into account specificity of races, but it address your question of minimum length of intervals.

By: Steven Baker

Steven Baker — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:10:59 +0000

I am currently undergoing the second cycle of the programme. I started the first programme a little deconditioned and scored 334 Watts avg for 5 mins. After completing the programme I scored 383 Watts! and I had to rest for 5 secs as I completely blew up going out to hard.

I have only a few days left on this cycle and I am anticipating to reach 400 Watts for my next 5 min test which I will be happy with. I have found my legs are not suffering as much in this second cycle, so much so that i have been able to add a 30 min spin session in the morning for weight management purposes. Ultimately I am hoping to plateau and then I will stay at that level rotating through the cycle to see what happens and how the body deals with it.

Thanks for a remarkable programme. It is the first time in a number of years I have trusted my training design to another and I am really happy with the results. Thanks Jesper (coach!)

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:12:54 +0000

Hi Jesper,
I am in my second cycle of the VO2 Max Booster program. I went up 30 watts after the first round. Should I do a third round or is there a limit to this type of training?

By: Renato

Renato — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:37:04 +0000

Hy Jesper
I’m a amateur cyclist racer. Starting with more serious trainings when I joined the team for witch I race this year. Now I study away from home where I don’t have a bike. But I found gym with spinning bike with power meter. I got through your VO2max booster program. At first 5min VO2max I managed a 320W average output. Must say that I am begining to love these intervals and intensity at wihich I train now. Before my trainings based on heart rate but now I see the benefits of power meter method. I trained very strict. I onley took off my weekends couse then I train with my group. So your program extended to 3 weeks. Must say that Day 12 was really one hell of a ride Yesterday I made another test and end result was 360W.
I would like to see how much more can I gain till racing season which starts around 15.4.2011 with amateur races in my country.
I really appreciate your effort. Many thanks!!