Ergonomics May 1981 PMID 7262059

Critical power as a measure of physical work capacity and anaerobic threshold.

T Moritani, A Nagata, H A deVries, M Muro

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6
Peak: 2 in Jun 2021
across 2 sources since Dec 2019

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96,564
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170

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Dec 2019 – Mar 2023

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Sample posts praise resources like Golden Cheetah's 'Modelling' videos and expert commentary from Dr. Burnley, illustrating a positive reception and curiosity. The tone is inquisitive and appreciative, emphasizing the article’s relevance to athletic performance and scientific understanding.

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Most comments endorse the importance of understanding critical power, referencing notable sources and experts, indicating general agreement with the publication's significance.

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Discussion participants show high interest, with mentions of influential videos and historical references, demonstrating active curiosity about the topic.

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Posts include direct recommendations and historical context, reflecting some thoughtful engagement but not deep technical analysis.

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The conversations suggest the article influences athletic training and historical perspectives in exercise science, though it remains somewhat introductory in tone.

Abstract in brief

  • Critical power is a concept used to measure an individual's physical work capacity, specifically reflecting the maximum effort they can sustain without rapidly fatiguing.
  • It is closely related to the anaerobic threshold, which is the point during intense exercise where the body switches from primarily aerobic energy production to more anaerobic, less efficient processes.
  • Understanding critical power helps in assessing athletic performance and designing effective training programs by identifying the balance point between sustainable and unsustainable efforts.]

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Fabio Ticconi
@fabticc · X

@clozner @sweatscience @exphyslab I strongly advise to watch Golden Cheetah's "Modelling" videos, scroll down here https://t.co/ARPgaKYSYo and also @DrMarkBurnley excellent videos on the subject https://t.co/GUrCJaUgwy https://t.co/T43Hym5o2O

Mar 16, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 89 followers View post →
Geoff Burns
@geoffreyburns · X

@SageCanaday @SageRunning @HOKAONEONE Around as critical power long before the “critical velocity” term appeared in swimming. Monod and Sherrer (1961) - Concept and individual muscles: https://t.co/SiHSpkFoFh Moritani et al (1981) - Cycling: https://t.co/4AbBmrS8SG

Dec 8, 2019 · 2 likes · 2,512 followers View post →
Alex Hutchinson
@sweatscience · X

RT @fabticc: @clozner @sweatscience @exphyslab I strongly advise to watch Golden Cheetah's "Modelling" videos, scroll down here https://t.c…

Mar 16, 2022 · 1 share · 55,529 followers View post →
Brady Holmer
@B_Holmer · X

Loved this one @DrMarkBurnley What is critical power? https://t.co/yaNuiiBAtU

Jun 13, 2021 · 26,801 followers View post →

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Alex Hutchinson
@sweatscience · X

RT @fabticc: @clozner @sweatscience @exphyslab I strongly advise to watch Golden Cheetah's "Modelling" videos, scroll down here https://t.c…

Mar 16, 2022 · 1 share · 55,529 followers View post →
Fabio Ticconi
@fabticc · X

@clozner @sweatscience @exphyslab I strongly advise to watch Golden Cheetah's "Modelling" videos, scroll down here https://t.co/ARPgaKYSYo and also @DrMarkBurnley excellent videos on the subject https://t.co/GUrCJaUgwy https://t.co/T43Hym5o2O

Mar 16, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 89 followers View post →
Brady Holmer
@B_Holmer · X

Loved this one @DrMarkBurnley What is critical power? https://t.co/yaNuiiBAtU

Jun 13, 2021 · 26,801 followers View post →
Geoff Burns
@geoffreyburns · X

@SageCanaday @SageRunning @HOKAONEONE Around as critical power long before the “critical velocity” term appeared in swimming. Monod and Sherrer (1961) - Concept and individual muscles: https://t.co/SiHSpkFoFh Moritani et al (1981) - Cycling: https://t.co/4AbBmrS8SG

Dec 8, 2019 · 2 likes · 2,512 followers View post →