If I happend to find a couple thousand quid under my pillow, yes probably 😅
@NealWilliams4 ай бұрын
I'd want to try this out!
@JustBrowsing7774 ай бұрын
I would but not flying across the pond to do it
@wotexpat93674 ай бұрын
Yes. I had one in Hong Kong (I live here) it was really really really really hard.
@bicikircho4 ай бұрын
how well these results match the Garmin calculated zones and VO2max estimates?
@nicholkid4 ай бұрын
This is probably the most polished and complete fitness testing I've seen. I'd love to go to this lab and get this done!
@HumanPoweredHealth4 ай бұрын
We'd love to have you out!
@nicholkid4 ай бұрын
@@HumanPoweredHealth hmm flights are $500 which is less than I expected... Perhaps some day!
@most-average-athelete3 ай бұрын
no please try Westminster university for comparison, a student will put you in a room and forget you were there until you walk out an hour later and ask receptionist what is going on 😅
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Give it a go! 🙌 You'll love it!
@philipcooper82974 ай бұрын
Ollie sure improved a lot in the past years. He's the true people's champion. From getting dropped to the top.
@koos9876544 ай бұрын
Just imagine how much better he could do with a more stresmlined haircut 🙂
@Chiller113 ай бұрын
That haircut is specifically designed for helmet tufts which we all recognize as an aero enhancement.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
He's certainly been smashing us! 👀
@aidanbrennan79703 ай бұрын
😮mo😮l😮b
@francisprenen4 ай бұрын
A few months ago, Ollie and Alex went to Mallorca to beat the pros. Alex dehydrated and lost a lot of minerals. The results of the test lab confirm this quite accurate.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Yes! We don't let him forget it, he learnt the hard way on that ride 🤣
@shaunjohnson22884 ай бұрын
When Ollie was doing the Wingate test he looked like Animal off the Muppets 😂
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Hahaha we're sure he'll take that as a compliment 🤣
@jonasvieth4 ай бұрын
Great Video. Don’t compare yourself to the tip of the iceberg and just look on how much fitter you are compared to the average 💪 You two guys really should be proud of that.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
These two can ride a bike! 💨 It just puts into perspective how fast the top players are 🤯
@andrasszabo15703 ай бұрын
Kind of disappointed that they've glossed over Ollie's question of why does Alex burn a lot more calories (+40%!) as a basic metabolic rate? And why does their rate of burning fat:carbs to fuel BMR differ so profoundly? That would've been a very interesting if they'd actually answered that. I'm guessing there's many factors at play. Genetic, pre-adult training, current fitness levels, gut bacteriae (and biome in general)...? That could be another video, probably dr. San Millán could have an inkling about it!
@jendamobil61493 ай бұрын
I think it is Alex huge cycling base from previous years as prof. cyclist
@bleskiven3 ай бұрын
There is a significant portion of that decided by recent diet. The difference could be down to Alex eating a higher carbohydrate breakfast on the day than Oli.
@ikari25393 ай бұрын
In regards to the BMR, a large part is gonna come down to size, muscle composition and resting heart rate and then genetics.
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
Resting metabolic rate is the term used to describe the energy required to sustain life while awake, but generally resting. The differences between Ollie and Alex’s caloric requirements could be due to their differing age, genetics, body composition, diet, type of physical activity, etc. For example, someone with more muscle mass will most likely have a higher caloric requirement. When looking at substrate utilization. You want to burn around a 50/50 mix of fats and carbohydrates at rest, ideally favoring fats. Many factors can affect the ratio of substrate utilization such as type of physical activity, genetics, body composition, age, diet, etc.
@jeppedamsgaard25923 ай бұрын
@@bleskiven Exactly. I was part of a study once, where I was provided a specific diet for a period and then tested as they did in the video. High-fat diet for at week resulted in high fat-use at rest and vice versa high-carb diet for a week resulted in high-carb use at rest.
@connorparadis48044 ай бұрын
Alex and Ollie - do either of you regularly wear a Garmin or similar smartwatch? How accurate are the health measures on the smart watch to the lab results (especially the VO2 max estimate)?
@andrewmcalister34623 ай бұрын
They are generally accurate to within about 5%. However, the accuracy does drop off significantly if you don't have a good fix on what YOUR personal Maximum Heart Rate is.
@chrisholliday18023 ай бұрын
I had a VO2 max test done the other week and it came back as 62. My Garmin reads it as 54 so as a guide it’s good but doesn’t give you accurate zones
@Stickygoma4 ай бұрын
More of this please!.... any chance you could tell us how much this battery of tests cost????
@j-pdewhirst20213 ай бұрын
$650 for the full set, according to their website
@eTwisted4 ай бұрын
When I was young and had hair, and was CAT 4 racing I was 61 ml/kg/min. the guy running the lab was my weight / height and a good runner and cranking out 30% more power than me during that test. I could only hit 380W and now decades later when I go out hammering Strava tells me that I'm only good for 160W over a few hours. Oh how the mighty, or at least I, have fallen :)
@most-average-athelete3 ай бұрын
As good as these modern apps are, they are nothing more than glorified estimates for most numbers. I'm a 20% cyclist 80% runner, and my "costing a fortune" garmin still says my VO2max is between 30-32 while the actual medical assessment I had 10 months ago said it was 60mkm
@gcn3 ай бұрын
How the times have changed 🤣 Great to hear you're still loving life on the bike though!
@g.west23723 ай бұрын
For the power curve the all the pause-time is wheighted in.... i.e. 5min at 200W 5 min pause 5min 200W gives you an average of 10min at 133W... This is why your power curve goes down hard for long events, with every stop for a junktion, sight seeing, taking photos or peeing
@rlm44713 ай бұрын
@most-average-athelete They're not glorified estimates. They're literally estimates. They plug your power and weight into a formula and spit out a VO2 max estimate. Most of the formulas out there will yield a reasonable VO2 max estimate as long as the input data are good.
@SmartMaterial4 ай бұрын
If GNC would spring for it, two of you should do a training at altitude series:)
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Oooo nice idea! Ollie might be off doing something similar with a very cool bunch of people at the moment 👀 Shhh you didn't hear it from us 🤫
@feedbackzaloop4 ай бұрын
But most importantly, how well these results match the Wahoo/Zwift/Garmin/etc calculated zones and VO2max estimates?
@paulgrimshaw83344 ай бұрын
The calculated zones are mathematical. They’re based on whatever the user plugs into the app. This requires one to actually exercise to the point of exhaustion… or 220-age (men) or 210-age (women). The predicted VO2max is a wild ass guess. At best, it’s based on resting pulse variability. That only gets one so far though. Where a predicted and lab measured VO2max score is the same, mark it down to a happy coincidence. Besides, two lab VO2max tests often result in slightly different readings on different days. Why? We’re not machines.
@feedbackzaloop4 ай бұрын
@@paulgrimshaw8334 We are not machines indeed, however we live in a world of machines that are made specific for us. Wearables' models gather data over prolonged time period, static trainers work with power data - those are different approaches, but valid nevertheless. Question is - still - how applicable for beginners are models derived for pros and vice versa.
@joefernandez41704 ай бұрын
garmin vo2max calculations are often within +-3. so you can get a pretty accurate estimate. and if the garmin estimate goes up so does your real vo2max even if the numbers would not match up 100% with a lab test
@darrylearnshaw71024 ай бұрын
Same question I asked, really interested to know! Hope they answer
@most-average-athelete3 ай бұрын
I wrote this in another comment, I'm gonno shamelessly copy paste it here :) "As good as these modern apps are, they are nothing more than glorified estimates for most numbers. I'm a 20% cyclist 80% runner, and my "costing a fortune" garmin still says my VO2max is between 30-32 while the actual medical assessment I had 10 months ago said it was 60mkm"
@veydajar4 ай бұрын
Shame the force plate test was brushed under the rug -- as it's something that shows muscular power as a proxy for Type 2 (fast twitch) fibers, which are extremely important to maintain with age, especially in such a Type 1-oriented sport as cycling. You don't want to become that frail 80yr old marathoner who can go on forever but then trips over a curb and breaks a hip.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
There is so much to dive into on this video we could of made it hours long 🤯 Every test was super cool!
@chrisridesbicycles4 ай бұрын
Just looked back at the video when Richie on GCN auf Deutsch (when it still existed) did his diagnostics: VO2max 77.5. The guy is a beast.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
He's got an engine of him 👀
@chrisridesbicycles3 ай бұрын
@@gcn Can we get Si and Dan tested?
@derickcastillo90834 ай бұрын
Super interesting! As a man in his fifties, it makes me at bit envious of this generation and the tools available to them. I remember being tested in 1985, the tests were quite crude by today's standards. We cannot compare ourselves to the pros. The best in the world are gifted people who have the work ethic to make the most of their abilities. Being healthy superior athletes is a tremendous accomplishment for both of you.
@_petoz4 ай бұрын
Ollie is 39?! Doesn’t look a day over 35 😂 Seriously though, must have a painting in the loft somewhere, he’s maturing like a fine wine.
@The1trueDave4 ай бұрын
I must have been watching GCN longer than I thought - I'm sure he was about 32 a couple of years ago! (And no doubt he thinks the same thing 😁)
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Baby Face Bridgewood... we have a new name for him 🤣
@ericspmc094 ай бұрын
Had I known you'd be less than a mile down the road shooting this video, I'd have at least bought you a pint - to help you recover from the test when it was over :) Next time you're in town I would love to show you some of the great riding we have here in Boston's metrowest suburbs!
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Hahaha thanks Eric! You don't want a pint with these two... how's your chain wax chat?
@melibaut4 ай бұрын
Interesting and informative! They team went into great detail, so learned a lot. I know Alex skipped over the movement and jump test, but would have loved to understand the results and the detail of the test. Congrats guys on the results and thanks for the video!
@gcn3 ай бұрын
We could have made this video a few hours long! So much info to digest 🤯 We hope you still got enough context out of this one?
@ucanskixc5683 ай бұрын
AH, a good standing vertical of half your height is good to start off with!! (72in/2 would be 36 inches). However the vast majority of cyclists do not have the kind of training for jumping. Perhaps a Nordic skier or power lifter would do?
@iskandarwee47754 ай бұрын
Please do a comparison with VO2 estimate from Garmin....
@TeKeyaKrystal4 ай бұрын
this is a good idea.. and I don't even own a Garmin
@Eflosd3 ай бұрын
My Garmin estimate is 71, so it must be way off
@EileenGregory-vi3yj3 ай бұрын
This is probably the most polished and complete fitness testing I've seen
@ramsden354 ай бұрын
Loved that! I’d love to have that kind of test. I don’t think they should be comparing themselves to pros though. It’s fascinating to hear about pro levels, but these fellas are also super impressive. Being at those levels while working, granted for a cycling show.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Why not book this very test? The lads smashed it 🙌 We just think it's so cool to see how amazing the Pro's are 🤯
@mammouth27274 ай бұрын
That’s the GCN we love!
@HeyPaulhasopinions4 ай бұрын
I know we will never get anything like it, but I sure as hell want to see Tadej do something like that 😂
@gcn3 ай бұрын
That would be amazing! We would love to know some of those raw numbers 👀 It's a shame the pro's keep their cards so close to their chests 🤣
@tekrunner9873 ай бұрын
There are research papers out there with numbers for prime Indurain (right before his hour record) and Froome (3 weeks after his 2015 Tour win, though it's said in the paper that he'd put on 3-4 kg in those 3 weeks, and he would then have a fairly bad time at the Vuelta). You can find them with a google scholar search. Indurain probably had the highest absolute FTP ever recorded, at 505 watts (if I remember correctly), but of course it was a different EPOch. A team of researchers could conceivably convince Pogi or Vingo to get tested, you never know.
@brannmacfinnchad90564 ай бұрын
More interesting than I expected, and not just because of the hopping clips, which I expect the producers are going to get their money out of.
@damianor68863 ай бұрын
Ollie and his progress in the last few years is the best motivation and evidence to almost everyone watching this channel about how they can improve and that their potential is higher than they think. Great video thanks GCN 🙌💪
@WalterDill-d9j4 ай бұрын
Awesome, guys! Inspiring. Great to see testing and racing videos in the same time frame. Testing results may also help us compare with the tools each of us may have indi idually.
@wotexpat93674 ай бұрын
This was a brilliant video. Awesome. ❤
@paulgrimshaw83344 ай бұрын
The VO2max numbers quoted in this video are certainly credible for very fit and trim lads. Whatever differences they have in performance are likely the result of minor physiological differences, like %s of slow vs fast muscle fibre, cycling efficiency etc. Part of the success here is that these guys aren’t carrying unnecessary body fat. But that only accounts for a few points. Their real edge is the result of being fit all of their lives and keeping fit.
@williamsylvia39624 ай бұрын
Wow! Alejandro is a powerhouse! 😂
@gethind-j23904 ай бұрын
So, their data include “age predicted max heart rate” using 220-age? I’m out.
@richardmiddleton77703 ай бұрын
It's only an estimate and it's fairly accurate. There is no way of determining true max HR.
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
We display age-predicted heart rate max on the profile as an educational component. We use the max heart rate they achieved during their VO2max test to calculate their heart rate zones. Typically, we do find a discrepancy between the two, for example Ollie's was higher by 8bpm than age-predicted and Alex's was 5bpm lower than age-predicted.
@ElonMuckX3 ай бұрын
13:07 Actually Alex there is a way to improve your fitness in just a few days before your race. It involves weights, but not in the traditional sense of weight lifting.
@craigulyate35104 ай бұрын
Interesting diffence in far vs carb consumption between Ollie and Alex. I assume part of the explanation of the difference in result when doing that circuit of Mallorca. Ollie..whats your secret?
@darrellstyner00013 ай бұрын
Interesting. I'd enjoy seeing a follow-up in 6-12 months discussing what steps you took to address your weaknesses and how much you were able to improve your numbers.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Another trip to Boston... if we have to 😉
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
Now this would be super interesting!
@StratoJohn3 ай бұрын
Coming back to this video to comment on both Ollie and Alex's anaerobic threshold and VO2 max figures. They are absolutely insane! Your ATs are higher than my VO2 max last year when I was feeling pretty confident in my cycling fitness 😂
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
They cycle quite a bit!
@Bultish3 ай бұрын
13:51 that laugh 🥇
@ffskierdune62263 ай бұрын
I thought Zone 2 as described by Iñigo San Millán as having blood lactate level between 1.7 and 2mmo/L? Please note that different protocols change “VO2max” significantly. Short protocols higher, long protocols lower. Different metabolic cart brands differ in results, as well as chances of operational errors. Oskar Svendsen won the Worlds under-23 TT but quit cycling a few years after. A high VO2max with get you to the start, but not always to the podium.
@Ucanbikexc3 ай бұрын
You are right a high MVO2 will not always end you up on the podium. What % of MVO2 can you hold for an hour??
@ffskierdune62263 ай бұрын
@@Ucanbikexc Great question. Never had it tested for one hour. On the top of my head about 88-85%.
@ucanskixc5683 ай бұрын
@@ffskierdune6226 In my day Anaerobic Threshold (AnT), was what you could your HR for an hour intensity. It was not easy!!
@cb68664 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex ,Dr O , and crew ...Yes..I am looking online for this place right now !
@mattszrejter67854 ай бұрын
Great video. Very interesting. Thanks GCN.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Did the results surprise you?
@chrisridesbicycles4 ай бұрын
Interesting that there is not a fixed value for the lactate threshold used here. I would like to here Alex‘ and Ollie‘s thoughts on the results.
@veydajar4 ай бұрын
Also interesting how Alex's Z1 lactate is substantially higher than his baseline and then goes down closer to FatMax as (my assumption) more of it gets used as fuel and cleared. Generally, LT2 is defined by the deflection point on the curve, no longer a fixed value.. even LT1 has been redefined by many labs to use Baseline+1mmol instead of a fixed 2mmol value. Physiology is still often more art than science.
@ollieroberts18854 ай бұрын
@@veydajar came to the comments to find answers to both these points - 1. the definition of LT2, and 2. more understanding of the higher baseline...
@chrisridesbicycles4 ай бұрын
@@veydajar But what is a „deflection point“? Is there a mathematical definition for that? I have looked at my own diagnostic and it is pretty much an exponential curve that dosen have a sharp bend
@veydajar3 ай бұрын
@@chrisridesbicycles _Inflection_ point -- my bad! You can either find it using a 2nd order derivative if you prefer the math.. or just draw a straight line on the graph from your LT1(ish) to the highest point on the curve (presumably, the end of the test), then look for a point on your lactate curve that is 'furthest' from the line that you just drew. That point will be an _estimate_ of your LT2. Keep in mind, not everyone will have a 'normal' lactate curve -- a lot of newer (less trained) folks may have a flatter curve that rises immediately without a pronounced LT1 dip. To reiterate again -- zones are often (usually, even) not an exact science, even with a full metabolic cart setup we are often dealing with _ranges_ and _estimates_, not precise points. Think of zone borders and even LT1/VT1/AeT and LT2/VT2/AnT as fuzzy and constantly in flux based on things like your hydration status, recovery, and even mood at that particular point in time. Ballpark is often the best we can get, and precise zone cutoffs that the wearables give us is an illusion.
@Pep86914 ай бұрын
Well done to you both. I think what was also proven is.. chosing cycling over basketball was the correct choice 😂
@dmcarthur604 ай бұрын
Great video. Amazing stats
@gcn4 ай бұрын
Both very impressive 🙌
@geoffreyhoney1224 ай бұрын
I'd love to have access to a full test like this. Absolutely stellar, fascinating scientific fitness content! I love it and am so glad you followed up with this. Wish I had access to this in Ontario! More please!
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Would you fancy traveling for this test? 🥵
@Chiller113 ай бұрын
What a wonderful resource for everyday athletes. These things have been pretty well restricted to the elite levels prior to this. Why is similar testing not available in the UK?
@bjarkebonke19033 ай бұрын
wow guys. Impressive numbers! You should do a series on Oli progessing thru british cycling, Cat C->B->A
@pokie06223 ай бұрын
Really great video. Would be great to see one of you follow through with the training plan they produced for you. And video the results.
@HumangoAI3 ай бұрын
Agreed! Would love to see their results after implementing our AI Coaching plans! :)
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
Totally!
@donball3703 ай бұрын
Very interesting, plenty to think about, especially to get a good stretching and strength exercise routine into the Weedy Weekend Warrior cyclist's week. Thanks Ollie & Alex, well worth the trip across the pond.
@jimjamthebananaman14 ай бұрын
The highest VO2 max recorded that you mentioned wasn’t laboratory verified, nor was it validated using calibrated equipment.
@davidcarino65004 ай бұрын
I believe both do a 10 mile TT in 20 minutes - 30 mph. From my experience that's semi- pro or local pro. Very impressive if they said in the interview that they average 10-12 hours per week.?
@Mansell5Senna8Ай бұрын
Looks good, might do it myself - "we hoped across to Boston" - ok maybe not then lol
@alexcarter11274 ай бұрын
there needs to be a follow up to this ...please 🤞🏼
@mommamooney4 ай бұрын
I love the GCN plane! I’ve just been paying attention to what I can do effort wise. Like working hard 9 months ago effort is now boring cool down
@evancoleman11643 ай бұрын
That was a very interesting video. I would like to know how much a complete assessment like that would cost? Also, how will you take this information to improve your riding/training?
@randyhale41814 ай бұрын
I'm just curious what's the cost to have this done ?
@iansingleton4 ай бұрын
Really really interesting! I would love to do this kind of fitness test. Unfortunately jumping on a plane to Boston isn't gonna happen! Any idea if they're planning on opening a UK centre?
@adamweb4 ай бұрын
I had no idea "sweat analysis" was even a thing but now I'm curious how much salt I'm losing versus the average. I'd bet it's a lot as I can physically see it dried on my arms and legs after a heavy workout!
@Ucanbikexc3 ай бұрын
Very nice of GCN to allow us to see the results. I would recommend keeping the raw results for curiosity many decades from now. Many decades ago as a Lab Rat, Cardio rehab subject, I learned that absolute MVO2 is not the end all. An athlete with 80% MVO2 of 86, could be beaten by an someone who could hold 92% of 72 MVO2 for an hour.(Frank Shorter) I also learned that I could make my MVO2 jump from my usual 68 MVO2, to 76-78 MVO2 with some 3on 2off minute intervals for an hour, for 3-4 weeks, before a competition that I wanted to do well in. Five decades later and 35 pounds over racing weight it would be interesting what kind of results would be seen now?
@gcn3 ай бұрын
We'll be keeping this data for sure! Should we head back to the lab in a year's time, see how the boys are getting on? 👀
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
Really interesting notes!
@florianneithq12874 ай бұрын
With Ollies weight from the PeakPower Numbers of 72.5kg, this would put him at a treshold of "only" ~4w/kg (288W) with 65.5ml/min/kg VO2max. This seems low for such a great VO2max and he probably needs to work on efficiency and VLamax. I tought Ollie would be >4.5w/kg from previous videos (suggesting FTP of 325W @68kg a year ago). Nevertheless, great results from both!!
@paul13404 ай бұрын
Great video. Well done both. Thank you.
@theeightytwentyrule3 ай бұрын
I love all the science. But, I think I'll just carry on having fun adventures and the odd bit of cake. Very much enjoyed the video.
@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling4 ай бұрын
didnt realise you were so old, Ollie. I suspected early to mid 30s. Just think - you will be able to race in the "heritage" category with Si and Dan next year.
@swites4 ай бұрын
That is so cool! Wish I could do all those tests for myself.
@chriswood14743 ай бұрын
The look on the ladies face at 4:20 says it all 😂
@jakoblpc3 ай бұрын
I want to see a resting metabolic analysis for Hank hahahhah 😂😂😂
@bikeskimawk6704 ай бұрын
Well done boys. Ride to the level of your smile as well as all those metrics.
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Smiles over miles is not just a pretty phrase 🤣
@leighgoodwin17263 ай бұрын
Great video. Couple of observations - please correct me if I’m wrong: 1. The sweat and hydration differences between Ollie and Alex seem much greater than I’d expect. What causes this? Is it related to the significant differences in resting metabolic rates? And what does it mean for pre and in-race fuelling and hydration? With differences like this it’s no wonder that it’s really hard to get this right. 2. Alex appears to have similarly high vo2 max to Ollie but lower wingate top end power and lower LT2. Is this training or genetics? 3. The LT2 levels of c.305w for Alex and 288 for Ollie seem low compared with FTP estimates based on say 20 minute tests. Is this the case, and if so why? Regards Leigh Reigate, Surrey.
@stevepink13144 ай бұрын
Oli on the max effort test is hilarious. All in!
@Kommentierer3 ай бұрын
I'd be really interested in my V02Max. My Garmin tells be that I am currently at 61 with my maximum being 72 last summer when I went to 1000 m above zero for two weeks, and I am unsure how far I can trust these values.
@chrisbaum9983 ай бұрын
Impressive Alex and Ollie!!! I wish we had one of these placed to go to in the middle of the USA.
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
We have a performance lab in Edina, Minnesota if you're interested in checking it out 👀
@chrisbaum9983 ай бұрын
@@HumanPoweredHealth Thanks for the info, that still an 8 hour drive. I was hoping for something in the KC area. I will keep the Minnesota location in mind if I travel up that direction in the future. Follow up question are you open on weekends?
@peterrodrigues10984 ай бұрын
Between this video and Si's crossfit video, its quite apparent that cyclists need to sprinkle in a bit more strength training. Still, very impressive results, boys!
@danhasnedl_CZ3 ай бұрын
With Olie's VO2max, it is really hard to differ the ex-pro from a very fit amateur.
@TheLungdoc4 ай бұрын
Wow. Interesting content. How much does it cost to go through that?
@Seezor4 ай бұрын
This one reminds me of my favorite cycling movie. "American Flyers". Now go ride The Hell of the West
@dan123schmidt3 ай бұрын
Very well done guys! 👍
@danielmalta42093 ай бұрын
downloaded Humango after this video....Enjoying it much more than training peaks
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Great app!
@shabapotata3 ай бұрын
Ollie is 39!!??? Goodness. Didnt expect that. Good lookin chap
@janetw90164 ай бұрын
Great Vid!! Very informative. Question.... are Ollie and Alex going to implement any of the training suggestions from the tests? If so, which ones and how?
@lucasherculano55634 ай бұрын
I was waiting for this video...I live in Boston area. ...Next time please let me know that you are here so we can go out for a bike ride!!!
@mnnjr9743 ай бұрын
Kristian Bluemenfelt, Olympic triathlon champion recorded a VO2max higher than 100 recently...
@chrisweidner3 ай бұрын
Ollie is an endurance machine, burning more fat that carbs and not dehydrating as quickly as Alex make a big difference the longer the ride gets
@bentheiler77283 ай бұрын
Great video. Any recommendations have to calculate this at home using a power meter, HR monitor and Garmin watch that 'tracks' VO2?
@talljason19844 ай бұрын
I’m so glad this place is in my neighborhood 😊
@gcn3 ай бұрын
Have you had a full test? 👀
@3Unique4 ай бұрын
I’m having a VO2 Max, lactate and Dexa on 19th June. I am a 62 year old runner and I am just intrigued as to what, in particular, my VO2 Max is and my visceral fat. I am having my done at Buckingham New University, which is a bit closer than Boston, I know you have an international audience but could you not have done this in the UK? Precision Hydration offer sweat tests and I might have one at Silverstone which is near me.
@TeKeyaKrystal4 ай бұрын
the thumbnail has in small white letters in the top right hand corner "ad".. sure , they could've gotten this done in this UK , but the offer from this company in Boston must've been more appealing
@3Unique4 ай бұрын
Didn’t see that 😮. Ok that’s the world we live in I suppose. My cryptic point was related to carbon footprint of doing the test. Or am I treading on dangerous ground?
@larrylem35823 ай бұрын
Having Dan run through these tests would have been informative, one of the presenters whose strength is well-below that of Alex and Ollie.
@alexseguin52453 ай бұрын
Wow, 42 resting heart rate? Impressive!
@kevin._.farren4 ай бұрын
Just wondering, how does your lab VO2 Max compare to your estimated Zwift VO2 Max? And what would it cost to go through a series of tests like this? Thanks!
@Jonislol3 ай бұрын
I would be very interested to know how your vo2 max numbers compared to the estimates provided by smart watches and the like.
@jeremyleake68684 ай бұрын
I was surprised Ollie’s lactate threshold was so low at around 280-290W as he’s done around 5w/kg for 30 mins. I thought lactate threshold was around or just below FTP. That said they measured lactate threshold at 3mml rather than 4mml as seen elsewhere (eg Inigo San Milan) so it would be lower. But then how to translate that 3mml number into a training zone? I’d expect 280-290W to be middle Z3 for Ollie and his Z4 to be 330W+ unless he’s lost a lot of fitness since his Zwift Alpe D’Duez effort.
@ericogoncalez99993 ай бұрын
Great show, really nice to know all the possible tests, but it doesn't look cheap enough for normal people, same as the presenters VO2 max....sad reality 😅
@RobKavanagh-p3x4 ай бұрын
To be pedantic lactate doesn't cause a burning sensation in your legs, its hydrogen ions. I'm pretty sure Inigo San Millan said this to you guys in one of your videos with him!
@nymbus824 ай бұрын
Interesting that Oli has a very high FTP or 5W/kg, I think higher than Alex per kg (he beats the crap out of the GCN team on a climb), but still his VO2 is less. Oli is a superman.
@wettydolphin4 ай бұрын
how much kg do they weigh
@EireGTi4 ай бұрын
You can calculate their weight from the info in the video. Alex ~77kg and Ollie ~72.5kg. Based on the measured lactate threshold, they're both about 3.9-4.0 W/kg
@nymbus823 ай бұрын
@@EireGTi Weird because Oli claims he has 5W/kg in another video. And based on the incredible rides he did, I think he is at this level.
@EireGTi3 ай бұрын
@@nymbus82 Their weight can be calculated from the results of the Wingate test in the video where peak power is expressed as W and W/kg and their lactate threshold power is also given from the previous test. It's not inconceivable to think that long travel, dehydration, tiredness, crappy airport food and I'm sure plenty of other things that could factor into the results at that particular moment in time. Besides weight fluctuating through the year, training focus changes depending on the goal or phase of training too and then the testing protocol might not be the same either. So I don't doubt he reached 5 W/kg but there is enough info in the video to say he's not there right now or maybe just measured low on the day for any number of reasons that can affect your performance
@sherab20784 ай бұрын
I like such videos due to their reliance on specific measurements and not personal feelings, which may be biased. Said this, I can't afford for power meter or such type of extensive lab tests, and all this feels pretty abstractive to me.
@kath26064 ай бұрын
Wow…just great info. How often do you need to retest to gauge further improvement?
@HumanPoweredHealth3 ай бұрын
It really depends on the test, but a general rule of thumb is 6-12 months.
@nikkibray53013 ай бұрын
This was really a really interesting, enjoyable and entertaining video but it would have been nice to have Manon there too and see the difference in results for females. Or perhaps she has a video of her own?
@jamiebowen73154 ай бұрын
Both burning a similar amount of fat at rest… Alex burning carbs to give that extra base metabolic rate. Did you both eat/sleep the same for a day or two before the test? If not could easily just be down to blood glucose levels from eating? I bet if you did that same test at different points through the day, it would come up with different results ?
@jonmcgoey17723 ай бұрын
Instead of "your body removing lactate from the blood", it would be wiser to speak of LT in terms of, "faster than your cells can burn the lactate." It's worth noting that lactic acid is literally a carbohydrate (C H20)x3, which is "removed from the blood" by it getting transferred into cells, which then burn it. Lactic acid is a very high energy carbohydrate ... it shouldn't be talked about like it's a nebulous by-product, or worse, as a waste product. Lactic acid doesn't get breathed away, it doesn't get peed away, it gets burned away.
@foldinghomealone3 ай бұрын
I don't understand the difference of the lactate and the vo2 max test? Is it really two different tests or is combined within one test?
@ezeddie97473 ай бұрын
Great video, i would love to try the
@davidlau24674 ай бұрын
Assuming that you may have a Garmin device, what is the predicted VO2max from Garmin?