Jason Bartram, PhDc - What is best practice for implementing critical power into your training? - Part 2 of 2

In this part two on critical power (CP) we continue our conversation with Jason Bartram and cover W’ and W’ balance. Additionally, we consider what the CP metrics can realistically add to your cycling performance and coaching practice. And… it might actually surprise you what Jason’s (JB’s) takeaways are for these measures, after studying them for 7+ years and coaching cyclists at the elite level.Jason Bartram is the former Australian National Women’s Track Team coach, former sports scientist for AusCycling and the Australian Institute of Sport, and current PhD candidate studying critical power, W’, and W’ balance in elite track athletes. Guest panelist:Jason Bartram, PhDcLinkedIn Episode References:Accuracy of W′ Recovery Kinetics in High Performance Cyclists—Modeling Intermittent Work Capacity Validating an Adjustment to the Intermittent Critical Power Model for Elite Cyclists—Modeling W′ Balance During World Cup Team Pursuit Performances A comparative analysis of critical power models in elite road cyclists The W′ Balance Model: Mathematical and Methodological Considerations This is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here! Co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D. - sport scientist and cycling coachboyntoncoaching.com Cyrus Monk - professional cyclist and cycling coach cyclistscientist.com Damian Ruse - professional cycling coachsemiprocycling.com TCPCP Social Media:Website: cyclingperformanceclub.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclub