Training Intensities
Understanding and working within distinct training intensities is fundamental for athletes aiming to enhance specific performance capabilities. Vekta precisely detects and classifies these intensities to help you or your athletes optimize each session's outcomes. Here’s a breakdown of the different intensity types and their purpose:
Training Intensity | Primary Aim | Energy Supply | Intensity Domain | Typical Duration | Typical Intensity |
Neuromuscular | Peak Power & Force development | Anaerobic | Extreme | Less than 20 secs | > 180% of Critical Power |
Anaerobic | Anaerobic capacity & fast-twitch muscle fiber development | Anaerobic glycolytic | Severe → Extreme | 20 secs → 3 mins | 130 to 180% of Critical Power |
VO2max | Maximum Aerobic Power development | Aerobic → Anaerobic glycolytic | Severe | 30 secs to 8 mins | 105 to 130% of Critical Power |
Threshold | Critical Power development | Aerobic Glycolytic | Heavy → Severe | Less than 60 mins | 90 to 105% of Critical Power |
Aerobic | Endurance development | Aerobic glycolytic | Moderate → Heavy | More than 10 mins | 70 to 90% of Critical Power |
Endurance | Endurance development | Aerobic oxidative | Light / Moderate | More than 10 mins | < 70% of Critical Power |