Get the Most out of your Long Step Tests (Physiological Profiling)

In this video, Andrew Sellars and Sean Seale discuss long step tests, what they're used for and how to calibrate them properly.
Long step tests aim at collecting more data from the athlete by providing enough time at each level for the athlete to reach homeostasis, and have a better understanding of how the body responds to any given intensity. Step duration should be no less than 3 minutes in duration, and can be as long as 8 minutes per step. However, it should be noted that the longer steps will require the athlete to have the endurance to sustain efforts for over an hour.
We typically aim to complete 10 steps, starting at a very low intensity, and continuing to a Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8-10/10, depending on the goals of the athlete. Sean will include a guide for setting parameters for 5 different levels of experience below.
One of the key mistakes that many coaches make is to begin the test at too high an intensity. There is valuable information that can be seen at low intensity for all athletes, and we will cover this in detail in future videos.
4-1 Long Step Test Calibration Table for Cycling
Starting Power, End Power (step 10) and Step Size
Beginner: .5w/kg to 2w/kg (.15w/kg)
Moderate: .75w/kg to 2.5w/kg (.15w/kg)
Intermediate: 1w/kg to 3w/kg (.2w/kg)
Advanced: 1.25w/kg to 4w/kg (.275w/kg)
Elite: 1.5w/kg to 5w/kg (.35w/kg)
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