Training and Racing With a Power Meter

I bought an SRM before I bought this book and I could quickly see that it would transform the way I train. However I felt like I lacked in a lot of areas "how can I analyze the data?", "how can I build a training system?", "what are my strengths?". I had already read Joe Friel's book which is great for basic training and periodization but does not go into that much depth on how to actually use a power meter. A power meter is a complex tool and if you don't know how to use it won't benefit you that much. This book tells you how to use the power meter to figure out what kind of rider you are, find your weaknesses, very good suggested exercises and teaches you how to use the tools to their full extent. Combined with Joe's book you end up with an amazing combination. The only complaint I have about it is their focus on how great WKO+ is (a software they develop), however if you've read this book you'll know enough to be able to use any other software (I personally use Golden Cheetah). I'd recommend a power meter to any serious cyclist and without this book getting a power meter is a waste of money. The Cyclist's Training Bible

Very detailed, which was great, reading it as a sport physiologist, yet applicable and explained well enough that any cyclist can use the tools therein immediately. Authors might have stepped outside their box a little when attempting to make their case that traditional weightlifting and strength training isn't beneficial for cyclists. I'll forgive them. That wasn't the point of the book, and I think they provided great rational and useful tools to guide power meter use and interpretation for every facet of cycling, from training plan design, to single workout analysis and even intra-race decision making. Great book.

This book is a bit dated, but it is still an excellent read if you are new to training with a power meter. Even thought this book covers some racing information, it is specific to how to use power meter data to train. It does push you in the direction of the authors' training tools (i.e., Training Peaks, WKO), but I can't really fault them for that. I use Training Peaks and this book is almost like a manual for how to use the website, as well as interpret the data. It provides a whole lot of workouts for different needs: anaerobic, aerobic, VO2, threshold, etc., which are nice when you are just getting started. If you have just bought your first power meter, if you don't do some reading on how to use it to train, you have probably spent a lot of money for no real return other than a new number on your head unit dash. I would highly recommend this book as a place to start learning how to use that new toy to push you to new levels of performance.

If you wanna up your power and crush it like Lance order this book. A trip to the pharmacies in Tijuana won't hurt either, but the book is a good start. If you're meticulous and can follow a plan like Dr. Evil this book is for you. If you're not very self disciplined and need some extra help with motivation you should hire a coach, I hear Johan Bruyneel might be available... The things I like about the book are the different workouts and examples of training plans. I think The Cyclist's Training Bible has a better layout for an annual plan, combine the two books and you have an excellent foundation to start crushing your Tuesday night local crit like Lance conquered Le Tour.

If you have a power meter, you should probably have this book too. The book is approachable to non-technical readers, but include appendices for more technical readers to dive into. The book shows readers how to effectively use a powermeter and to get the most value from their training. While the authors have a software package that they sell and use throughout the book, they do not hide that other options exist (I felt no need to use their software--there are too many free options). I just wish there was a more technical sequel so that I have a place to go for more detailed info.

If you want to train for power, this book must be your starting point. Cited for many cyclists in the most popular forums on the net, Allen and Coogan exceeded my expectations. Clear, concise, objective and comprehensive, the text shows you how to be serious about your power meter and establish an strategy for your periodisation throughout the seasons. Also, it positions you at a high ground about the basics for cycling physiology and how the metrics can help you to identify your strong and weak points during training. Very important in your library.

This book is clearly written for those of us who like to use quantitative results–numbers–to motivate and guide our training. That said, I feel it can be a valuable learning resource even if you aren’t planning on using a power meter. Athletes need a schema, a way of looking at the process of building physical capacity to judge what next steps would benefit our development. The lens you use to view your workouts might be based on heart rate, perceived effort or power generated. This book lays a foundation based on power, but still adds a deeper understanding to heart rate and perceived effort training. I was impressed that there was real value if you just scanned it, read the text without trying to interrupt the charts, or studied the texts, examples and charts carefully. Each time I have gone through it I have seen increased benefit from my training time. It always helps me feel more grounded and motivated to approach my bike training with an eye to creating results that fit my goals and strengths. Even though I don’t race, it has also motivated me to get a power meter to improve my times in distance events.

As a newbie to the Power recording aspect I am learning multiple reasons on the importance of a power meter.If you want to know if you are improving by other than average speed and where your lactate thresholds are this is the answer.Average speed is a hit and miss due to varying terrain and wind conditions, during long climbs and knowing your lactate threshold you can control your watts as not to bonk before the top. I have just received this book and have learned massive amounts of info so far.I did a lot of research and this author/book comes highly recommended...One of my research results below... Hunter Allen is considered one of the world's top experts in training with power meters. He is the co-developer of TrainingPeaks WKO+, software which he has used to analyze over 3,000 power meter files. Allen is a USA Cycling elite-certified coach. He raced professionally for over 17 years. Andrew Coggan, PhD, is an internationally recognized exercise physiologist. His research provided the foundation for the TrainingPeaks WKO+ software, which he co-developed with Allen. Coggan is a research associate at Washington University School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Texas and an MS in Human Bioenergetics form Ball State University.

Ce livre totalement en anglais se lit assez facilement même pour des non bilingues. La partie sur le matériel aurait mérité une mise à jour, en effet depuis le garmin 705, il y en a eu une belle brochettes. Mais l'important réside dans l'analyse de votre profil et des entraînements à mettre en oeuvre pour progresser. Il faut ensuite acheter WKO4 ou passer par un logiciel gratuit style Golden Cheetah pour analyser. Ce livre est un must car il vous met en confiance quelque soit votre niveau et vous donne les conseils idoines pour ne pas sombrer non plus dans le surentrainement. Les entrainements L1 Active Recovery sont à tester pour y croire ! On a toujours tendance à en faire trop finalement :-).

Muito esclarecedor e bem ilustrado com gráficos e sua interpretações. Vale muito a pena para quem deseja aproveitar ao máximo do treino com potencímetro.

If you have a power meter you need this book. You won't read it from cover to cover in one go, that isn't really the point of it. Working with a power meter takes time to really master and I am definitely not there yet. For the beginning there are many work outs to just dip into. There are case studies for particular types of riders which for a decent rider will actually be very useful to just follow. If you are using training peaks to log your rides this will really help you to understand the information in front of you and plan for the future. It is also excellent if you want to create your own training plans and understand your results. It won't blow your mind and suddenly make you a better athlete, I think another reviewer has commented that it is really for dipping in and out of as your knowledge grows and you start logging your power files and interpreting the data. It does now in its second addition have an overview of power meters and programs like training peaks, so you could actually purchase prior to purchasing a power meter. Just a thought.

I Bought a Powermeter myself, and i realized, that having one without the knowledge of how to use it, is the same as not having it. The book its really comprehensive, and easy to understand. With just a little curiosity you may profit a lot from the book.

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