Boise State Human Performance Lab

Calling all cyclists! Enjoying the Tour de France so much that it’s got you curious about what you can do?

Want to know more about your cycling performance? Or what tests you can do to help improve your training, fitness and performance?

The Human Performance Lab at Boise State is hosting an information night at Necker Coffee to answer all your questions and get your feedback on what you want from our lab!

Open to keen cyclists of all levels! Register via the QR code or link below! (Registration is not required but appreciated)

Link: https://forms.gle/ckktfu9L7eyJTMep9 (also found in our Bio)

When: Wednesday 16th July @ 6:00pm
Where: Neckar Coffee, 117 S 10th Street, Boise, ID

Earlier this summer here at the HPL we had the pleasure of working with , a professional ice hockey player who came to our lab looking to collect some baseline fitness data as she transitions into the off season training block.

Malia can be seen here crushing the Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT), a common lab assessment test designed to measure anaerobic power and capacity through short maximal cycling efforts. The test is designed to push the anaerobic energy systems (ATP-CP and glycolytic pathways) to their limits in order to better understand an athlete’s ability to produce lower body power.

The Wingate Anaerobic Test provides several key metrics:
Peak Power Output (PPO): The highest mechanical power generated during any 5-second interval. (higher peak power = explosive on-ice movement)
Fatigue Index (Rate of Fatigue): The percentage decline in power output from peak to minimum during the test. (Lower fatigue index = greater ability to sustain power output)
Relative Peak Power Output: Peak power normalized to body weight. (allows for comparisons between individuals of different sizes and comparisons to normative data for athletes)

By understanding these power metrics, we help athletes like Malia tailor their training to maximize performance and hit their off-season goals with precision.

Want to test your power potential? Book a Wingate test with us at the Boise State Human Performance Lab today. (Link in our Bio)

Get to know the members of our lab!

Starting with Dr. Blake Densley! Dr. Densley is the director of the Human Performance Lab. He took on the role because he enjoys bridging the gap between theory and action with students, subjects, and the community. He enjoys running, mountain biking, and lifting weights in his free time.

Dr. Densley is also the most recent recipient of the Golden Apple Award for the College of Health sciences!!! This award honors faculty for their excellence in teaching.