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CHASKi: A Wearable Game-Changer for Endurance Athletes

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, Science February 19, 2025February 20, 2025No Comments

Revolutionizing Performance Monitoring with CHASKi For endurance athletes, understanding ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2) is crucial for optimizing training and maximizing performance. Traditionally, these thresholds are measured using ergospirometry—an accurate but cumbersome lab-based method. Now, with CHASKi, you can access the same gold-standard data in the field. But how well does it stack up against …

Why Heart Rate Alone Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Performance Metrics

by Renee LeathermanEnglish, Science January 30, 2025No Comments

For decades, heart rate has been the go-to metric for athletes and coaches aiming to optimize performance. It’s convenient, widely accessible, and often seen as a universal marker of effort. However, heart rate is far from perfect. Recent research, including findings from the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (Tocco, 2015), highlights significant limitations of …

Ventilatory Thresholds vs. Lactate Thresholds: Are They Competitors or Complementary Metrics?

by Renee LeathermanEnglish, Science January 30, 2025No Comments

Ventilatory Threshold and Lactate: Complementary Metrics for Smarter Training In the world of endurance training, metrics reign supreme. From heart rate to power output, athletes rely on data to refine their training strategies and achieve peak performance. Among these metrics, ventilatory threshold (VT) and blood lactate levels stand out as two of the most insightful …

¿Cómo Optimizar el VO₂max en Atletas de Resistencia? HIIT vs. Intervalos de Sprint

by Consuelo SotoCiencia, Español November 27, 2024December 4, 2024No Comments

El consumo máximo de oxígeno (VO₂max) es la base del rendimiento en deportes de resistencia y dos estudios recientes confirman que el entrenamiento aeróbico de intervalos de alta intensidad (HIIT, por sus siglas en inglés) es superior al entrenamiento de intervalos de sprint (SIT, por sus siglas en inglés) para mejorar el VO₂max tanto en hombres como en mujeres. …

Introducción a la Respiración para Atletas de Resistencia

by Consuelo SotoCiencia, Español November 20, 2024November 27, 2024No Comments

La investigación sugiere que los patrones de respiración controlados e intencionados pueden influir de manera significativa en los resultados deportivos. Por ejemplo, se ha demostrado que ciertas técnicas de respiración mejoran el rendimiento de resistencia al optimizar la utilización de oxígeno y retrasar la aparición de la fatiga [1]. Otros estudios documentan cómo diferentes técnicas …

HIIT vs. Sprint Intervals: How to Optimize VO₂max for Endurance Athletes

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, Science November 19, 2024November 26, 2024No Comments

Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) is the cornerstone of endurance performance, and two recent studies confirm that aerobic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is superior to sprint interval training (SIT) in improving VO₂max for both men and women. For endurance coaches and self-educated athletes, these findings offer critical insights into structuring training programs for peak performance. Key Findings From …

Unlocking Performance Gains: The Power of Personalized Training Zones with CHASKi

by Consuelo SotoEnglish, Science October 28, 2024October 28, 2024No Comments

Understanding the science behind exercise testing and training intensity zones is key to optimizing performance for endurance athletes. At CHASKi, we emphasize the value of data-driven training based on ventilatory thresholds, and today we’ll explore why testing and threshold-based training are so impactful. We’ll also dive into a cyclist’s case study, showcasing how CHASKi helped …

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. …

Saber Cuándo Descansar: Cómo Evitar el Sobre-entrenamiento Monitoreando la Recuperación y la Frecuencia Respiratoria

by Consuelo SotoCiencia, Español September 2, 2024September 3, 2024No Comments

El descanso y la recuperación adecuados son componentes esenciales para el éxito de cualquier programa de entrenamiento. En CHASKi, creemos que entender cuándo tomar un descanso puede ayudar a los atletas a evitar las complicaciones del sobre-entrenamiento. Este artículo explora los principios de la recuperación, las diferencias entre el sobre-entrenamiento y la sobrecarga, y cómo …

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 …

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