During the intake, we will discuss to get a clear picture of your personal goals and expectations, both in the short and long term. We will talk about what you want to achieve and what results you hope for.
During the intake, we will also take a closer look at your current training situation and any limitations or challenges you are experiencing. It is important to get a sense of your physical condition, medical history, and other relevant factors.
Through tests, your past results, and the analysis of your training data, we determine your training zones and create a strengths-weaknesses analysis. You may have already completed an exertion test (with a sports doctor), which we will take into account. For cycling, we will conduct three additional tests: a sprint test, a VO2-max test, and an FTP test. For running, this can be a 1-kilometer, 3-kilometer, and/or 5-kilometer test.
I analyze the data using WKO5. This analysis software allows me to gain deeper insights into your training zones, strengths, and weaknesses. With the collected data, we can train in a very targeted and efficient manner.
When analyzing your data, I look at various aspects of your performance, such as your VO2-max, lactate threshold, and fatigue resistance. These parameters provide important information about your physical condition and endurance. For example, if your VO2-max is relatively high compared to your lactate threshold, it may indicate that you have the potential to further develop your aerobic capacity.
Through this analysis, we tailor your training to specifically address your individual needs and goals.
And then comes the best step: applying all that knowledge and training purposefully! I will schedule the training plan in your TrainingPeaks account, and you can simply enjoy your training. I have insight into your training data and will provide you with feedback through the app or by phone. Sometimes that means giving you a motivational boost to encourage you to push a little harder, and sometimes I will need to hold you back to prevent overtraining.
I monitor your progress using WKO5 software. Based on your individual progress, I will determine and adjust future training sessions. I strongly believe in the principle of periodization, where load and recovery alternate in the right balance to achieve optimal results.
Depending on your preferences and available time, I can introduce variety into your training schedule. This keeps things interesting and motivating while maintaining the necessary consistency for optimal progress.