I believe the last two posts regarding variability. But I'm not sure what the implications are. Does this suggest:
- If you're not analy precise about your measurements and exercise targets for specific activities and conditions, then you're wasting time or even being counterproductive?
- Don't worry about the number.... go by feel?
- Take tons of data and try to arrive at a specific LT for the activity, conditions, etc?
- Work out under the same conditions as much as possible? (It seems like that wouldn't train you well for the real world. If nothing else, the course and weather will vary.)
Given that I don't have tons of data, from what I've told you so far, would you agree that I should consider my LT to be 174 until I get data that says otherwise?
And back to my other initial question, assuming I've been exercising at or just under my LT for years, what have I missed out on (if anything) by not working at a lower intensity? What will I improve by starting to do more workouts in Zone 3 (regular aerobic range)?
Just got the Friel book in the mail. Guess it's time to start reading.