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12-16-03, 07:09 PM
I began instructing spinning classes a year ago and road biking 2 years ago.
I am not planning to enter races but enjoyed an MS150 and another long ride. Would like to continue the MS150 and maybe try centuries as well.
I began to learn about periodization in the Spinning program. Havent researched more but thought I'd start here with one question.
In the spinning manuals they spoke of the aerobic period being 4 to 6 times a week. The strength being about the same length but I think 4 times a week.
Anyways the question is if I follow this but in a lesser way - that is 3 times a week - would it still have similar benefits only not as much because I am not trying to be a competitive athlete? I simply want to better myself riding.
Thanks for your thoughts and opinions and hope you have a happy holiday.
Jim
I am not planning to enter races but enjoyed an MS150 and another long ride. Would like to continue the MS150 and maybe try centuries as well.
I began to learn about periodization in the Spinning program. Havent researched more but thought I'd start here with one question.
In the spinning manuals they spoke of the aerobic period being 4 to 6 times a week. The strength being about the same length but I think 4 times a week.
Anyways the question is if I follow this but in a lesser way - that is 3 times a week - would it still have similar benefits only not as much because I am not trying to be a competitive athlete? I simply want to better myself riding.
Thanks for your thoughts and opinions and hope you have a happy holiday.
Jim