Utilization of measurer for external performance in preparation period of cyclists and triathlonists in Czech republic

SUMMARY: Title: Usage of measurer of external performance in trainings of cyclists and triathlonists in Czech republic Made by: Zdeněk Kučera Supervisor: PaedDr. Josef Horčic, Ph.D. Objectives: The main goal of this bachelor thesis is to find out, what is the usage of measurer of external performance for training management. The usage of wattmeter will be analysed among cyclists and triathlonists in Czech Republic. Methods: In my research, which was realized for the purpose of reaching the goal of thesis, was used the survey. The obtained information were sorted and interpreted by graphs. Results: It was found out, that performance measuring according to watts is supported and wattmeter plays an important role among other ways of measuring performance. It is necessary, that using of this tool has to be based on experiences, knowledge and individual access of cyclist. In despite of popularity of wattmeter the other ways of performance measuring are still inconsiderable, especially heart rate is not replaceable. Keywords:Wattmeter, heart rate, cadence, training management