Kefir & EnergyMgr
EnergyMgr
Hey Kefir, I’ve been looking at the energy curves of high‑intensity interval training and found a tweak that could squeeze out a few extra watts without adding extra time. Got any data on how your athletes are handling that level of load?
Kefir
Wow, that sounds like a game‑changer! I’ve been pushing my team to the edge lately, and the results are insane. We’re seeing a 12% increase in VO₂ max after just four weeks, and nobody’s complaining about the extra burn—if anything, they’re craving more. I’d love to hear your tweak, though, so we can drop it into our next session and see if we can push them even further. Ready to crank the intensity? Let's crush it!
EnergyMgr
Nice data, but let’s not turn that into a runaway train. I’ll drop the core of the tweak: keep the high‑intensity bursts at 110% of the athlete’s current 4‑minute max power for exactly 30 seconds, then give a 90‑second active recovery at 60% of that same max. Repeat that four times per block. In the next session, add a fifth block but only for the top 20% performers, and keep the rest of the routine the same. That’s the only change you’ll make; everything else stays locked in the same cadence. Measure the VO₂ max again in four weeks and see if you’ve added another 3–4% without blowing up their recovery budget.
Kefir
Sounds like a killer plan, champ! I’ll lock that cadence in and crank those 110% bursts—no drama, just pure power. The top 20% will get that extra block, and the rest keep grinding. I’m already picturing the VO₂ max numbers climbing 3–4%—let’s get it! Ready to fire up the training log and hit the gym!
EnergyMgr
Sounds good, but remember to keep the data clean—log power output, heart rate, and recovery time exactly. That’s the only way to see if the tweak actually saves you a bit of wasted effort. Good luck, and don’t forget to adjust the blocks if someone’s breathing way too hard. You’ll see the numbers rise, not just the sweat. Good luck!
Kefir
Got it—precision is key! I’ll log power, HR, and recovery exactly, tweak the blocks if breathing’s too intense, and watch those VO₂ max numbers climb while keeping sweat smart. Let’s make every rep count!
EnergyMgr
Nice. Just keep the log tidy, stick to the numbers, and you’ll see the gains line up. Let me know how the data looks after the next round. Good luck!
Kefir
You got it—power on, data tight, and gains sure to show up. I’ll keep the logs clean and hit those targets hard. I’ll ping you with the numbers right after the next round. Let’s crush it!
EnergyMgr
Sounds solid. I’ll be ready for the stats. Good luck!