Since the launch of power2max in 2010, we have had the pleasure of interacting with countless enthusiastic, dedicated, and talented athletes interested in using power meters. Through conversations with experts and athletes alike, we have learned about and shared experiences of training and racing with a power meter. The consensus was that a power meter can be an incredibly effective tool in becoming a smarter and stronger athlete.

But we also learned that there are a lot of questions out there when it comes to power meters: what are they good for? How do I figure out if my training is working? What conclusions do I draw from my test results? What are the things that I should always look at after a ride? And so on.

In order to support our customers, and others who are interested, in using a power meter and getting the most out of them, we are proud to present a series by Alan Couzens, MS (Sports Science). Alan is a leading sports scientist and triathlon and cycling coach. He has led elite amateur athletes to Ironman age group wins, Ultraman podium finishes, and to countless Kona qualifications. He also advises cycling teams on power-based training and regularly contributes to leading training resources, such as TrainingPeaks, IM Talk, and Endurance Corner.

Over the coming months we will publish an article per week, from the basics of what a power meter is good for to race case studies and refined testing. We hope you will enjoy the series – please feel free to sign up to the blog to be notified for updates, or register for our RSS feed. We also welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions for improvement.

Train smart and happy reading!