Markers of overreaching, and the LSCT cycling test with prof. Robert Lamberts and Annemiek Roete | EP#299

In this episode, Professor Robert Lamberts (Stellenbosch University) and Annemiek Roete (University of Groningen) discuss their recent systematic review on (noninvasive) markers of functional overreaching in endurance athletes. We also discuss the Lamberts Submaximal Cycle Test (LSCT), and it's application in triathlon as a monitoring tool as well as its application as a performance indicator.       

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-Physiological (VO2max, submaximal power output, PPO), heart rate (resting, max, submax, HRR, HRV), and subjective (RPE, POMS, DALDA) markers of functional overreaching

-Which markers are the best for assessing non-functional overreaching, and how many (or how few) should you be monitoring? 

-Is functional overreaching necessary or beneficial for endurance adaptations? 

-What is the LSCT (Lamberts Submaximal Cycle Test) protocol? 

-The LSCT as a performance predictor in triathlon

-The LSCT as a method to monitor training adaptations and overreaching 

 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Robert's Twitter and Research Gate profiles
• Annemiek's Twitter and Research Gate profiles
• A Systematic Review on Markers of Functional Overreaching in Endurance Athletes - Roete et al. 2021
• The use of the Lamberts Submaximal Cycle Test in Triathlon; an exploratory study in young professional sprint triathletes - de Joode et al. 2021
• LSCT, a novel submaximal cycle test to monitor fatigue and predict cycling performance - Lamberts et al. 2010
• Muscle fiber types, recovery and training adaptations, and overreaching with Phil Bellinger, PhD | EP#297
• Non-functional overreaching with Cyril Schmit | EP#159

 

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