The Test Protocol
To make your performance diagnostics as accurate and standardized as possible, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
One Session - Approx. 90 Minutes
Set-up and Preparations
The test can be performed indoors on a roller trainer or outdoors on the road.
Find a quiet and steady route if the test is to be done outdoors.
The performance test should be performed well-rested. Training volume and intensity should therefore be reduced in the days leading up to the test, and the day prior should be a rest day if possible. In order to be mentally fit and motivated, the test should be performed on a calm day without additional everyday stress.
The carbohydrate stores should be filled and the last meal about 2h before the start of the test. Also on the day before the test, sufficient energy and carbohydrate intake should be ensured.
The performance test should be performed as standardized as possible. In this way, distortions due to external influences can be greatly reduced in the analysis of performance development.
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