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pedro on July 20, 2023 at 1:28 pm · in reply to: Aet Test calculated in vertical/minute/bpm #79835

Hi,

To calculate the aerobic threshold ,the correct way, is to do it in a place that is controlled and where you are able to compare with future or previous efforts .
If you want to use incline , use a treadmill ( the best option )
To calculate the drift , you need to warm up and make it stabilise at a target heart rate,
the data you put on the description, doesn’t have a reference to that, interpretation of the data , you should mention that.
The reason why it’s done on a track or treadmill , controlled environment, it’s to take as many variables that can affect the test result, to do a better test , the incline should be the same , the path should be the same , the speed should be constant, etc .

I hope I could be helpful with my answer

Cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on July 20, 2023 at 1:28 pm · in reply to: Aet Test calculated in vertical/minute/bpm #79833

Hi,

To calculate the aerobic threshold ,the correct way, is to do it in a place that is controlled and where you are able to compare with future or previous efforts .
If you want to use incline , use a treadmill ( the best option )
To calculate the drift , you need to warm up and make it stabilise at a target heart rate,
the data you put on the description, doesn’t have a reference to that, interpretation of the data , you should mention that.
The reason why it’s done on a track or treadmill , controlled environment, it’s to take as many variables that can affect the test result, to do a better test , the incline should be the same , the path should be the same , the speed should be constant, etc .

I hope I could be helpful with my answer

Cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 30, 2023 at 9:21 am · in reply to: Mapping guide’s training goal to self assessments? #78541

In training for Aconcagua in November how should I think about mapping the training goal below to
– training mostly on stair stepper or building stairs at sea level? Same time and vertical but more weight? faster pace Zone Zone 2 pace on a stairstepper?

A: Building stairs or box steps ups, work better and are more specific then stair stepper machine.The weight on your weighted climbs should slowly go to at least the weight you are carrying during your Aconcagua event.

– doing some hiking in Colorado this summer, so at least some altitude? Should we carry heavier packs or some other modification?

A: Yes , altitude training will help you managing the acclimatisation on your event , and perform at altitude.
Similar to the answer above, your pack should mimic the weight that you are carrying on Aconcagua

Cheers,

Pedro

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pedro on May 23, 2023 at 3:54 pm · in reply to: Grand Teton in a day – plan recommendation? #78439

Hi ,

Since your goal is running , the mountain run plans would better fit your goals .
Just be careful with the running volumes , be conservative since you had a knee injury and running will cause more overall stress in the body.

Cheers,

Pedro

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pedro on May 20, 2023 at 1:48 pm · in reply to: AnT Measurement #78368

Hi ,

Use the 20 min value !! 165 =FTP

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pedro on May 8, 2023 at 6:38 am · in reply to: HR drift over a long workout #77985

Hi,

Redo the test, possibly it changed already. Use as target a higher heart rate.

Cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 8, 2023 at 6:34 am · in reply to: What is the difference between the Recovery Zone and Zone 1? #77984

Hi Travis,

Those 20% are more obvious as you are more trained and your aerobic threshold is higher. To someone that is still doing base training, its not in a good physical form, a zone 1 workout should be enough as reference.
In every workout, what you should focus is on the target heart rate, doesn’t matter you walk now or run , the heart will only understand the target rate that he needs to work. Soon , if you comply with the requested heart rate targets, you will go from a fast walk to a run , or a small jogg to a fast run at a heart rate.

Cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 7, 2023 at 4:45 pm · in reply to: Food for Elevation, More Elevation Resources #77975

Hi Jesse,

Ideal is to book an appointment and talk with our colleague Rebecca Dent, she the right perfect to explain you all the points of nutrition.
High elevation the person to go is our Colleague Martin Zhor .

Cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 7, 2023 at 4:41 pm · in reply to: Motivation and Training? #77974

Hi Nanook ,

Motivation is always a topic with a difficult answer, there are lot of factors to have in mind to get to the cause of lack of motivation, and the strategies to change it depends on a good understanding of it.
The best way is to find a specialised professional, its normal to loose motivation and to not know to manage it.
Some solutions to are :
Find a goals that you would like to do, start doing the easy ones first, after a the easy ones are done, you will gain trust to reach the other.
Do the things that you love the most first , you will also gain the capacity to tackle the other things because you are happy by doing first and completed the ones you love.

I Hope I could help even with my short answer.

Cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 7, 2023 at 4:29 pm · in reply to: Confirming indoor vert priority #77972

Hi Roger,

The best choice is always the one that its more closer to the goal you intend to achieve. For example , If your goal would be hiking the Continental Divide or the appalachian trail, treadmill with a loaded backpack would be ideal.
If you would do a mountain with more technical movement , and more leg strength , stepping up a box, using a Jacobs ladder would be important .

Cheers ,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 7, 2023 at 4:21 pm · in reply to: Question about a purchased plan #77971

Hi,

Normally , in between the ME Workouts, you will have a rest period of 48/72 hours, but that can be change and disrespect the rule if that is a specific moment of your goal.

Cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 7, 2023 at 4:17 pm · in reply to: Weighted Vest #77970

Hi Suzanne ,

In my opinion, vests are a good option, but taking the backpack is always the way to go. try to be more specific as possible, more close as possible to the gear you are going to use on your goal.
Try to take the gear you need on the long trainings and weighted, and try understand the best solutions, what works , where it should be in the backpack , make it second nature .

cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 7, 2023 at 4:12 pm · in reply to: Does Zone 1 Workouts Improve Aerobic Capacity?? #77969

Hi Travis,

Trainings in zone 1 and zone 2 improve your aerobic capacity. In The beginning , the tendency is to do more trainings in zone 1 to recover and zone 2 to improve aerobic capacity.
With training and the consequent improvement , your aerobic threshold heart rate value will go up, you will need to balance training with more trainings in zone 1 to avoid overreaching or overtraining .

Cheers

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on May 7, 2023 at 4:04 pm · in reply to: Heart Rate Drift / Heart Rate Creep #77968

Hi Travis,

Sorry for the delay on the answer. As you are getting more tired , the heart react them same as if you would need to run faster. The heart will raise the number of contractions/ your beats per minute and its more difficult to stay on zone 1/2 without reducing the activity.

Cheers,

Pedro Carvalho

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pedro on April 28, 2023 at 12:23 pm · in reply to: Swimming (not just to recovery) #77567

Hi,

Don’t worry about your English , is actually quite good. Related to your heart rate in swimming , it seems to me that you need to build a better aerobic base by working more time on zone 1 and zone 2 , that will help you a lot with you capacity while swimming or running.
As general preparation you can use other sports to prepare for your goal, but all the training should become specific and close to what you are going to do on your main event.
I don’t understand what you mean with the 10%, 20% etc , but it would be important to have a more organised plan directed to your goals.
In general you are already doing 2 strength training per week that is really good , you need to work in zone 2/1 to build a better aerobic base , raising the volume slowly towards the distance/time your area going to do on the Aconcagua climb , after the good aerobic base start putting muscle endurance workouts.

cheers,

Pedro Carvalho