Yama Blog

Training knowledge,
clearly explained.

Race Shape, FTP tests, lactate threshold and coaching methods — no marketing fluff, with practical examples and the underlying math.

CTL, ATL, TSB explained — fitness, fatigue, form

Three acronyms at the heart of every training app — and hardly anyone truly understands them. We explain fitness, fatigue and form from the ground up, with formulas and a real-world example over 12 weeks.

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Race Shape explained — how do you know you're ready?

Most training apps show you what you did. Race Shape tells you what it means: are you ready for your marathon? Where are the gaps? A concrete guide with the math behind it.

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How to do an FTP test right — the most common mistakes

20-min test, ramp test or critical-power model? Why most people overestimate their FTP and how to determine a realistic value for yourself — without a lab.

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Find your lactate threshold without a lab — 3 methods

Talk test, Conconi method, your own step test with a lactate meter: which method suits whom, where are the pitfalls, and how do you translate the result into your daily training?

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