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Tindeq Critical Force Test
remus:
For anyone technically minded, UKBs very own Stu Littlefair has built a tool that lets you do a critical force test with a Tindeq. Code is available here https://github.com/StuartLittlefair/PyTindeq
Wood FT:
Nice one
What’s a critical force test?
remus:
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The idea is that there's some level of force output you can sustain for a long time (think 1hr plus), and broadly speaking this is closely related to how much work your aerobic energy system can sustain. This is an interesting value to know because if you're working above that line then the clock is ticking and you will definitely fall off, but if you're below that line you'll (theoretically) be able to keep chugging away almost indefinitely.
It's a model more commonly used in cycling (also called FTP) where the test setup is fairly straightforward. In climbing the test is typically adapted to use a 7:3 repeaters style protocol because it's more relevant (vs. a continuous hang).
There's some links in Stu's github repo with the details.
Wood FT:
Cheers
peewee:
--- Quote from: remus on February 14, 2021, 08:57:06 pm ---
--- Quote from: Wood FT on February 14, 2021, 08:41:13 pm ---What’s a critical force test?
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The idea is that there's some level of force output you can sustain for a long time (think 1hr plus), and broadly speaking this is closely related to how much work your aerobic energy system can sustain. This is an interesting value to know because if you're working above that line then the clock is ticking and you will definitely fall off, but if you're below that line you'll (theoretically) be able to keep chugging away almost indefinitely.
It's a model more commonly used in cycling (also called FTP) where the test setup is fairly straightforward. In climbing the test is typically adapted to use a 7:3 repeaters style protocol because it's more relevant (vs. a continuous hang).
There's some links in Stu's github repo with the details.
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The name isn't as fear inducing as a FTP test, are you as likely to throw up after a critical force test, suppose your legs will still work after it lol.
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