performance – CHASKi

CHASKi Teams Up with UTC- ButcherBox Cycling p/b LOOK

by Renee LeathermanEnglish, Press Release September 4, 2024September 5, 2024No Comments

As sports technology continues to advance, the integration of new tools into training is becoming crucial to optimize performance. The recent collaboration between CHASKi and UTC- ButcherBox Cycling, an elite cycling team, exemplifies this trend. This partnership introduces advanced respiratory monitoring technology to athletes’ training programs, aiming to refine how performance is tracked and improved. …

Knowing When to Rest: How to Avoid Overtraining by Monitoring Recovery and Respiratory Rate

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, Science August 23, 2024August 23, 2024No Comments

Proper rest and recovery are essential components of any successful training program. At CHASKi, we believe that understanding when to take a break can help athletes avoid the pitfalls of overtraining. This post explores the principles of recovery, the differences between overreaching and overtraining, and how respiratory rate (RR) can serve as an indicator of …

Estimate Your Maximal Lactate Steady State Using Ventilatory Thresholds

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, Science July 22, 2024July 23, 2024No Comments

Understanding the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) is crucial for endurance athletes, as it signifies the highest intensity one can sustain without causing significant intramuscular or blood pH imbalances. Essentially, MLSS is a key indicator for gauging endurance performance, reflecting the ability to maintain a high aerobic rate during prolonged exercise. Breakthrough Study: Ventilatory Thresholds …

CHASKi Running Validation Study: Preliminary Results

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, Science, Uncategorized June 25, 2024September 27, 2024No Comments

We recently conducted a preliminary study to further validate CHASKi’s technology against the gold standard on the treadmill. Similar to our cycling validation study, we are comparing CHASKi’s evaluation of ventilatory thresholds and respiratory frequency with ergospirometry. This study involved 14 volunteers of varying ages and sports disciplines. Our preliminary results show high agreement between CHASKi …

Training at altitude with CHASKi

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, Science June 3, 2024June 11, 2024No Comments

The benefits of altitude training Altitude training is common practice among endurance athletes seeking to improve performance. It is generally performed at > 2,000 meters (> 6,560 ft) above sea level and induces a series of physiological adaptations, such as increased production of red blood cells and hemoglobin, which improve the body’s ability to transport and utilize oxygen. These adaptations generate improved …

Entrenamiento en Altura con CHASKi

by Consuelo SotoCiencia, Español June 3, 2024September 27, 2024No Comments

Los beneficios del entrenamiento en altitud El entrenamiento en altitud es una práctica común entre los deportistas de endurance (resistencia) que buscan mejorar su rendimiento. Este tipo de entrenamiento se realiza generalmente a más de 2,000 metros sobre el nivel del mar y su principal ventaja es que induce una serie de adaptaciones fisiológicas, como …

How to improve VO2 max?

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, Science August 31, 2023August 31, 2023No Comments

¿Cómo mejorar el VO2max?

by Consuelo SotoCiencia, Español August 29, 2023September 27, 2024No Comments

Protocol for ventilatory threshold determination test

by Team CHASKiEnglish, Science January 31, 2023January 31, 2023No Comments

Our test is maximal and stepwise, starting with a 3-minute warm-up at 50 watts, then ramping up to 100 watts with 20 watt increments every 80 seconds until exhaustion. You can download this protocol for Zwift at the following link. To load it in your Zwift session, you must access in your computer to Documents/Zwift/Workouts/###### …

Protocolo para test de determinación de umbrales ventilatorios

by Team CHASKiCiencia, Español January 31, 2023September 27, 2024No Comments

Nuestro test es de carácter maximal y escalonado, comienza con un calentamiento de 3 minutos a 50 watts, para luego subir a 100 watts con incrementos de 20 watts cada 80 segundos hasta el agotamiento. Puedes descargar este protocolo para Zwift en el siguiente link. Download Para cargarlo en tu sesión de Zwift, deben acceder …

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