Calibre Protocols: Performance
Utilizing Calibre's validated protocols for sports performance will help you create great data and develop intelligent and successful training programs. Check out below how and why these protocols support any and all athletes:
VO2 Max Protocol
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VO2max, the maximum rate of oxygen consumption during intense exercise, is a critical measure of an athlete's aerobic capacity and endurance. It reflects the efficiency with which the body can transport and utilize oxygen in the muscles during sustained physical activity. A higher VO2max allows athletes to perform at higher intensities for longer periods without fatiguing, making it a key factor in sports that require endurance, such as running, cycling, and swimming. By training to improve VO2max, athletes can enhance their overall performance, delay the onset of fatigue, and achieve better results in both aerobic and anaerobic activities.
Resting Metabolic Rate Protocol
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Knowing your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is crucial for athletes as it measures the energy your body needs at rest for essential functions like breathing and circulation. Understanding your RMR helps you estimate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), which is vital for creating an effective nutrition plan. By aligning your calorie intake with your energy needs, you can optimize performance, enhance recovery, and manage body composition. Whether building muscle, losing fat, or fueling high-intensity training, knowing your RMR enables informed dietary decisions, ensuring you provide the right energy for peak performance while maintaining long-term health.
FatOx Protocol
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Knowing your FatOx levels—the exercise intensity at which your body burns the most fat as fuel—can be highly beneficial for athletes. By identifying your FatOx, you can optimize your training sessions to enhance fat oxidation, which is particularly valuable in endurance sports where efficient energy use is critical for prolonged performance. Training at or near your FatOx can improve your metabolic flexibility, allowing you to rely more on fat stores during long-duration activities, thereby sparing glycogen and delaying the onset of fatigue. This knowledge enables you to tailor your workouts to increase fat-burning efficiency, improve endurance, and manage body composition, all of which contribute to better athletic performance and overall fitness.