video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/4018e86f53404f9c802303af994462f2" frameborder="0" width="1662" height="1246" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>12461662Loomhttps://www.loom.com12461662https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/4018e86f53404f9c802303af994462f2-fe71c3ec4d542713.gif557.607In this video, I aim to clarify the concepts of aerobic, anaerobic, and balanced physiological states in athletes, which are crucial for understanding their training needs and maximizing their return on training investment. I discuss how we can assess an athlete's physiological state using critical power and VO2 max ratios, specifically noting that a balanced state occurs when this ratio is between 85-88%. For athletes in an anaerobic state, our focus should be on increasing critical power relative to VO2 max, while those in an aerobic state may benefit from a VO2 max training block. I encourage you to consider these physiological insights when planning training strategies to optimize performance.