A small thread on the data we presented at the cycling science conference ‘The Effect of Rate of W′ Utilisation and Acute Fatigue on W′ Reconstitution’ happy to share the presentation if anyone wants a copy as well, the abstract paper will be out later and the full paper too. Currently, there are multiple generalised equations available, but individualisation is required for optimisation. Current models assume W′ reconstitution is based on [1] Duration of the recovery bout
[2] Recovery work rate below CP (DCP)

Practical application of W′ and W′BAL in WT cycling🧵 [1]

How it can be used as a performance tool
How it can be used as analytical tool

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 187.6 km key segment of 1.1 km 11 m elevation gain [2] last three events it has been small bunch sprint finish. Between 7-25 riders so selection over the final climb is key

Approx 2:44-3:00 duration. Increasing each time final around 7.7-8 W/kg

1/12: A little (🧵) on my conference paper that we presented at this year’s cycling science. My PhD aims to understand what W′ is in terms of physiological underpinning and then how we can use this to develop its modelling with depletion and recovery. i.e W′BAL. 2/12 See here science-cycling.org/wp-content/upl…

A little thread, on a few thoughts with Wʹ reconstitution, very much a n=1 with some data with a few interesting observations. Taking a little look at whether Wʹ fully recovery after exhaustive exercise in a small-time frame. We are talking within the same ride. Chorley et al., 2018 show Wʹ recovery slowed after repeated maximal exercise. Lievens et al., 2020 also note typology influence recovery time from intense exercise. Suggesting Type 1 dom athletes recover faster than type II dom. journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…
journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.11…