Mitchell Harbaugh Strength Coaches Track the Intensity! Mitchell Harbaugh Strength Coaches
Increase athletes work capacity!
Delay fatigue Increased anaerobic threshold means fatigue won’t hit as quickly
Essential Equipment Heart rate monitor Vo2 Max Anaerobic threshold equipment Treadmill/bike
Non-Essential Equipment Other equipment used to test athletes Rower Ski Erg True Form Runner Assault Bike
Importance of these measures Know where you athletes need work Anaerobic threshold means longer work at intensity Vo2 max = retest for improvement
Becoming a better Athlete Delay fatigue Increase work capacity in sport
Better Coach Aid in improving coaching Knowing you athletes Taking them to peak threshold Motivation to keep intensity
Better team atmosphere Anaerobic threshold = see who has capability to be better Teammates work hard to : Push each other b/c of threshold Beat each other b/c of threshold
True test See actual results to improvement Which athlete has higher ability Motivation to push better