Sports science definitions and cycle coaching and training terminology
There are 66 entries in this glossary.
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Term
Definition
- Race Period
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The mesocycle which contains the athletes high-priority races and where training load is greatly decreased.
- Ramp test
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A fast incremental test, with rapid increases in intensity. Best used for determination of ventilatory threshold and maximal oxygen uptake
- Recovery
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Period of time where emphasis is on adaptation and the stimulus of training is removed temporarily.
- Recovery Interval
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The relief period between work intervals within an interval workout.
- Redline
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A training session which involves training above and below the maximal lactate steady state for defined work / ‘rest' periods. Intensity is held close to the MLSS, not as in traditional interval work where the rest time is at far lower intensities.
- Repetition
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The number of times a task, such as a work interval or lifting of a weight, is repeated.
- Repetition Maximum (RM)
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The maximum load that a muscle group can lift in one attempt.
Aliases: One-repetition maximum (1RM).
