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How to Win Zwift Races (2026): Pace to Your Profile

How to win Zwift races: why generic w/kg tips fail, how Racing Score reads your power curve, and the race tactics that fit your metabolic profile.

Garmin VO2max: How Far Off Is Your Number? (79-Pair Cohort, 2026)

Garmin VO2max compared to 79 lab Powertests. Mean bias: +3.2 points. The bias flips from +12 untrained to -2 elite — and how to read your number.

Best Training Plan for Zwift (2026): An Honest Comparison

Looking for the best training plan for Zwift? An honest comparison: Zwift, TrainerRoad, and a plan that adapts to your metabolism, not just FTP.

Apple Watch VO2max Accuracy (2026): How Close Is It?

Apple Watch VO2max is off by ~7 ml/min/kg in peer-reviewed lab tests (MAE 6.9). What your watch gets right, what it misses — and how to measure for real.

Race Time Predictor: VO2max + VLamax to Every Distance (2026)

VDOT uses one number. We use two. Mader-derived predictions for 5K, 10K, HM and Marathon — and the VO2max + VLamax targets to reach each goal time.

Zwift FTP Test vs Powertest: When 300W Aren't 300W

Zwift's Ramp Test says your FTP is 300W. The A Faster You Powertest tells you which 300W — and whether the same training plan will move you forward.

VLamax Explained (2026): What 13,000 Powertests Reveal

VLamax is the lactate number that picks your race distance. Coach guide with 13,000 Powertests, the marathon penalty curve, and how to train it.

How to Sync Your A Faster You AI Training Plan to Zwift

Connect Zwift inside your A Faster You training plan — your AI workouts auto-sync to Zwift Companion, finished rides flow back. Full walkthrough on mobile.

Running Economy: 4 Levers + 4-10% Marathon Gain (2026)

Two runners, same VO2max — 8 min apart on the marathon. That's running economy. The 4 levers (cadence 180, strength, shoes), and how to test yours.

VO2max & VLamax Cohort Report: 3,491 Real Athletes vs. ACSM Norms (2026)

How 3,491 tested endurance athletes stack up against ACSM norms — VO2max and VLamax distributions by age, gender, and sport. 45–67 % above general population.

VLamax vs VO2max: The Second Number Behind Every Race

VLamax is the second metabolic number that decides your race — the sprint-endurance trade-off. Cohort data from 3,400+ tested athletes and a Mader-model calculator.

VO2 Max Chart by Age & Gender (ACSM + 15K Powertests, 2026)

Is your VO2max good for your age? See it against ACSM norms + 1,202 measured athletes, and the race times it predicts. Free calculator inside.

The Virtual Coach: How We Built an AI That Actually Understands Your Training

Most AI coaching apps slap a ChatGPT wrapper on generic training advice. We took three years, a metabolic model from the 1980s, and 60 custom tools to build something fundamentally different.

VO2max for Cyclists: How to Measure, Train, and Improve It

What VO2max means for cycling performance, how to measure it with a Powertest, and the most effective training methods to improve it — 30/30 intervals and more.

Heart Rate Training: Why a Chest Strap Changes Everything

Why heart rate training with a chest strap is more accurate than wrist-based monitors. How to use HR zones for better endurance, recovery, and performance.

Carb Tracking for Cyclists: Know What You Burn, Fuel What You Need

Stop guessing your fueling. See exactly how many carbs you burn per ride with real-time substrate tracking — and fuel smarter for better performance.

Fueling for Endurance: How Many Carbs Do You Really Need?

Are you underfueling your rides? How to calculate your carb needs per hour, what happens when you bonk, and how substrate data from your Powertest helps.

Weight Loss Through Cycling and Running: A Data-Driven Approach

Why crash diets fail for athletes. How to lose weight while maintaining performance — using FATmax training, substrate data, and smart calorie balance.

AI Training Plan: Why Most Apps Get It Wrong (And What Real AI Looks Like)

Most AI training apps are just rule-based automation. Here's what real AI in endurance training looks like — metabolic modeling, tool-calling coaches, and plans that actually adapt.

Activity AI – the smarter way to train 😜

🚴‍♂️💨 Get inspired by Hans Becking’s comeback! With our Training AI, you’re on the best path to peak performance. Track your fitness in real-time, optimize your training and beat your personal best...

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