1. Mitchell Harbaugh Strength Coaches
Track the Intensity!
Mitchell Harbaugh
Strength Coaches

2. Increase athletes work capacity!

3. Delay fatigue
Increased anaerobic threshold means fatigue won’t hit as quickly

4. Essential Equipment
Heart rate monitor Vo2 Max Anaerobic threshold equipment Treadmill/bike

5. Non-Essential Equipment
Other equipment used to test athletes Rower Ski Erg True Form Runner Assault Bike

6. Importance of these measures
Know where you athletes need work Anaerobic threshold means longer work at intensity Vo2 max = retest for improvement

7. Becoming a better Athlete
Delay fatigue Increase work capacity in sport

8. Better Coach
Aid in improving coaching Knowing you athletes Taking them to peak threshold Motivation to keep intensity

9. 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

10. True test
See actual results to improvement Which athlete has higher ability Motivation to push better