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smilingcat
02-26-2010, 05:15 PM
I was reading this interval training (http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20100225/49960207-2221-4d69-a7b5-79166566aa78) on earthklink health and lifestyle news.

Just a thought on training and how to come back up to speed quicker.
kmehrzad
02-26-2010, 05:28 PM
I was reading this interval training (http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20100225/49960207-2221-4d69-a7b5-79166566aa78) on earthklink health and lifestyle news.

Just a thought on training and how to come back up to speed quicker.

Thanks for sharing. This information will help shape my personal routine on top of my current spinning classes.
Pedal Wench
02-26-2010, 07:06 PM
Yeah, intervals are a necessary evil in my training plan. Hate 'em, love the results.
jarider
03-01-2010, 03:47 AM
good morning all. I read the interval training article and am excited about trying it out. The article recomended 4 sessions of 4 minute HIT followed by 3minutes of rest. That would be a total of approx 30mins. Does this seem too short a time? Anyone have any other recomendatios where it is bicycle specific? Heart rate etc during the HIT stage and the resting stage?
Ana
03-01-2010, 04:25 AM
good morning all. I read the interval training article and am excited about trying it out. The article recomended 4 sessions of 4 minute HIT followed by 3minutes of rest. That would be a total of approx 30mins. Does this seem too short a time? Anyone have any other recomendatios where it is bicycle specific? Heart rate etc during the HIT stage and the resting stage?

I think it might be a good idea to work up to 4 minutes of intense training and 3 minutes of rest (especially if you're planning to endure the entire 30 minutes). Since I have only recently hopped back on my bike again, I am currently working doing 1 minute intense cycling, 1-2 minutes rest. After a while I'll probably do 2 minutes intense cycling with 2-3 minutes rest. You should probably also monitor your heart rate to make sure you stay within a healthy range :)
maillotpois
03-01-2010, 07:30 AM
Interval training is just fantastic. I do a 90 minutes power based interval workout 2 times a week. 3 weeks of Feb was focused on building to long intervals at a pretty high threshold power (close to 200 watts building up to 30 minutes at a time, varying 90 - 110 RPM).

I can really see amazing improvement from just that 3 weeks of 3 hour a week work. Looking forward to seeing what's in store for March. Some zone 4 (>200 watts) I suspect. Ack!
jobob
03-01-2010, 03:28 PM
I can really see amazing improvement from just that 3 weeks of 3 hour a week work. Looking forward to seeing what's in store for March. Some zone 4 (>200 watts) I suspect. Ack!

200 watts ?!? :eek:

Good grief, when we did LT testing at EPT last year, 200 watts was where I cried uncle! :p

You strong like bull! (in my best Natasha voice)
maillotpois
03-01-2010, 06:00 PM
200 watts ?!? :eek:

Good grief, when we did LT testing at EPT last year, 200 watts was where I cried uncle! :p

You strong like bull! (in my best Natasha voice)

Hey, with my power to weight ratio, I better have some pretty high power numbers..... :D

Today was zone 4 (220 watts) but only 2 minute intervals. A little more manageable.