This morning I went and had the Lactate Threshold test performed at the Shands Sports Performance Center to help plan my workout schedule for the off-season and next year. The test itself was a little uncomfortable, as the goal is to try and get you to work to the point where you essentially blow up in order to produce the magic numbers. However, once we had the numbers, Jeff and Pat sat me down and explained what they meant, and how to improve on aspects of my training and cycling. They also explained which areas I should focus on over the next few months. Both Jeff and Pat are cyclists and triathletes (Jeff's completed 2 iron men), USA Cycling certified coaches, and have an incredibly large depth of knowledge in sports physiology. Without a doubt, the hardest part about the post-test consultation was trying to assimilate all of the data they presented me with (I'll be doing that for the next few days, actually). If you're interested in doing that 4:30 century, or finishing 6-gap, or just winning the next sprint to the county line, it might be worth your time to have the testing done and have science tell you what you need to do next. I really can't say enough good things about their professionalism and knowledge. I know a few GCC members have been using Jeff as a coach, and I suspect they can probably weigh in with positive testimonials. IMHO, this is a great opportunity for GCC members. Ken ERKER,SCOTT D wrote: > To all Club members: > > The Shands Sports Performance Center is offering all GCC Club > members a 20% discount on all services - below is a listing of > what they . > > Here is there website: http://www.ufsportsperformance.com/cycling.shtml > > -------------------------------------------- > Shands Sports Performance Center Services: > Programs are for cyclists, triathletes and runners. > > ??? COACHING: Our Endurance Coaching programs are based on proven > methods using heart rate, pace and wattage if available. There are many > attributes that must be developed to reach your potential as an athlete. > We work on every aspect and concentrate on making you the most efficient > and strongest athlete you can be. We help you set achievable short and > long terms goals in order to keep you focused and motivated while > allowing us to set out an appropriate training plan. Cost $250 Initial > consultation, $120/month. > > ??? LACTATE TESTING: The blood lactate profile is the most important > predictor of endurance performance potential in steady-state events > (e.g. time trials in cycling, triathlons and running races, especially > marathons). The lactate profile test is the gold standard used by elite > endurance athletes to determine optimal training intensities and is the > most effective way to track the progress of training. After determining > a lactate profile, we will provide training zones based on both heart > rate, pace and wattage (if available). Cost $150. > > ??? VO2max TESTING: An excellent first evaluation, this test gives a > good picture of overall fitness level and performance potential. > Futhermore, from this test we can provide heart rates and power values > that correlate to the athlete's ventilatory threshold (a good estimate > of lactate threshold). From this value, we can establish training zones > and intensities for the athlete. Cost$125. > > ??? CUSTOM BIKE FIT: Each fitting is individualized to meet the rider's > specific discipline and needs. It is based on individual > anthropometrics, soft tissue and flexibility factors, limitations and > injury history. Cost $100. > > ??? PEDAL ANALYSIS: This procedure includes all of the benefits of the > bicycle fitting listed above as well as average torque angle using the > CompuTrainer SpinScan Pedal Torque Analyzer Profile, Efficiency Index > and Percent Work Distribution. The initial visit also includes and > in-depth explanation of pedaling mechanics and guidelines for > improvement. Cost $150. > > ??? CUSTOMIZED CYCLING WORKOUTS: Get an extra advantage of knowing the > course before racing with our custom course design on the Computrainer. > Race against a friend (we have two trainers). Enjoy breathtaking > descents and steep climbs with out Tacx Real Life Video. Cycle > Alpe-d???Huez and Col du Telegraphe. Cost $12.5/session or 3 for > $30.. > > ??? CUSTOMIZED INTERVAL TRAINING: Cost 6 - week plan $150 (twice a > week) Requires LT Test prior to program. > > ??? CORE TRAINING, FORM RUNNING AND DYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY CLASSES: > Mondays & Wednesdays 6-7pm, 10$/class or $100 for 12 sessions. > > ??? PERSONAL TRAINING: One hour session $60.00. > > Jeff Plasschaert MS, CSCS > Exercise Physiologist, USAT & USAC Coach > www.ufsportsperformance.com > Shands Sport Performance Center @ > UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute > 3450 Hull Road | Gainesville | Floirda | 32607 > Phone (352)273-7004 Fax (352)273-7128 > > > -- > Scott D. Erker > PhD Candidate, University of Florida > Department of Anthropology > Turlington Hall, Room 1112 > P.O. Box 117305 Gainesville, FL 32611 > Phone: 352-335-4484 > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from GCCMail, please go to http://gccfla.org/. Point > to Members Area, and click on GCCMail. Use the form on the page. > > !DSPAM:470cf1d3974991234514069! > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from GCCMail, please go to http://gccfla.org/. Point to Members Area, and click on GCCMail. Use the form on the page.
