Coaching Services
Mike McKovich provides comprehensive training programs using periodization to maximize your potential. All programs are based on your goals, equipment you currently have access to, and the time you have to devote to achieving these goals.
How Does It Work?
First Meeting
You will be asked to give an honest assessment of goals, competitive priorities, available time, discussion of any previous coaching experiences, current training program, most current racing successes or failures.
- Performance Assessment
The performance assessment sets the groundwork for a successful athlete/coach relationship.
What’s Involved
- Discussion of athlete’s priorities
- Assessment of athlete's current fitness
Assessment of Athlete’s Current Fitness
Off-Bike: This program includes body composition analysis using Tanita Inner Scan Body Composition Monitor (Note: this is not considered a medical test! This information is used for training guide lines only) — basic strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body balance.
On-Bike: These tests are conducted using Computrainer and your bike. They are a mix of Joe Friel’s Critical Power and Andrew Coggan/Hunter Allen’s Power Profiling. Each test is designed to measure the key elements involved in racing:- Neuromuscular Power
- Anaerobic Capacity
- Vo2 Max
- Lactate Threshold Power
The results of these tests along with body weight result in a Power Profile and a measure against your competitive set. While these tests focus on power output, a key measure of cycling strength, they also provide information to set a cyclist's PERCEIVED EXERCISION RATE and HEART RATE training zones.
MAX PERFORMANCE BIKE FIT
- CompuTrainer Tests
- 30sec. Modified Wingate Power Test. Measures cyclist’s raw power
from standing start and fatigue profile.
- 5 mile Time Trial
Measures cyclist’s lactic acid threshold power, perceived exertion rate, estimate of LT heart rate, pedaling efficiency, and pulse power. - Other Tests
During the 5 mile TT, we also measure blood oxygen saturation. In many athletes, blood oxygen saturation has shown to be a non-evasive measure of lactic threshold.
- Discuss on Results and How They Will be Used to Program Design
Second Meeting
- Discuss athlete’s fitness vs. norms
- Complete explanation of program during First Training Period
- One ride with Coach
Cost $365
Note: if you have already had a MAX PERFORMANCE BIKE FIT, the cost for the initial training program is $200.
Follow-Up
- Power Test and Time Trial tests are conducted at the end
of each training period. Approximately 6 weeks of training
program.
- One ride with Coach
Cost $150
CONTACT US TODAY to set up a bike fitting or coaching session, and take back the power and fun of riding again!