INITIAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Our philosophy in training is always to have empathy and put ourself in your place, we like
to operate an athlete-centered form of coaching based on the following values.
- Medical History
- Life Style
- Training availability
- Dietary
- Psychological strengths
- Race history
- Objectives
- Equipment per discipline
- Performance & cardiovascular data
- Strength & conditioning foundation
CHARACTERISATION
Cardiovascular and performance data fed into the initial questionnaire are used to establish the preliminary training foundations, typically : RHR, HRR, Threshold, FTP, PMA, VMA, paces and intensity zones... Specific tests & analysis might be required at this stage (performance, stroke, gait, stride analysis,..) and a strategy shall be put in place to address the gaps (if any)
HIGH LEVEL PLANNING
A high level Plan is
prepared based on the 5 pillars described earlier and two main principles :
- Supercompensation (the body adaptation cycle that occurs after a training stimulus)
- Periodization (the plan will be structured in main phases, subphases and mesocycles : Preparation (general & specific) and Competition (pre and main)
TRAINING ENVIRONMENT AND CONNECTIVITY SETUP
If connected sensors and watches are used (ZWIFT, WAHOO, fitbit, Polar, Garmin, Suunto, Apple, ..), a synchronisation can be operated with Training Peak – the performance analysis software - so that all data will be automatically transferred for review and analysis by the coach.
EXECUTION, WEEKLY PLAN AND MONITORING
Before
Workout
- Read workout
- Update pre-activity comments if necessary
During
Workout
- Select proper sport
- Activate watch and record data
After
Workout
- Update post activity comments
- RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion)
- Any metrics requested by the coach - Analyse, feedback and adjust
