Physiological Testing
Using INSCYD
What’s INSCYD ?
INSCYD is an advanced tool to analyse and plan endurance performance in athletes.
INSCYD is holistic, enabling innovative performance diagnostics to create a very detailed analysis of the physiology of an athlete
and therefore the creation of highly individual and laser focused training programs. INSCYD generates metrics such as VLa max,
V02 max and an array of individual training zones.
- VO2 max (maximum aerobic power)
- VLa max (maximum anaerobic power)
- Anaerobic Threshold (FTP)
- Lactate accumulation rate at high intensities
- Lactate recovery rate at low intensities
- Fat Max (intensity at which the athlete burns the most fat)
- Fat and carbohydrate utilization at any intensity (kcal/h and g/h)
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To use INSCYD, there are two testing options
In-person Testing
Meet with the coach for a track test (weather permitting) or lab test. As with the standard test, our preference
is for an outdoor test on a track, which is a more familiar environment for runners.
This test consists of 4 stages of varying duration and intensity. Lactate samples are taken every 2 minutes until the readings begin to drop. See a graphic of the test.
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At home, remote testing using the PPD Run Protocol
With the Running Power-Performance Decoder, INSCYD enables runners and coaches to perform remote performance testing with lab level accuracy. This virtual human performance lab gives you a wealth of data independent of location.
There is no need to meet the coach or go to a lab.
By performing the intervals outdoors, test results are more relevant to training and racing environments
- The most complete and accurate metabolic profiling available today.
- A scheduled Zoom call to review the test results, formulate training zones and create actionable goals for the athlete.
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INSCYD's PPD-R: Physiology- based Interval Training
Protocols
In Person Testing
INSCYD PPDD-R Testing