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Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,090
Posted By GhostRider62

The appropriate training plan for an individual...

The appropriate training plan for an individual athlete is probably more complicated than picking the right medicine for an illness. OP should start slow and build up, maybe see his MD for clearance...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,090
Posted By MoAlpha

Yup, the way I see it, there has to be an...

Yup, the way I see it, there has to be an absolute minimum amount of high intensity required to stay snappy, especially in old age, and the lower one's overall volume, the greater proportion that...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,090
Posted By GhostRider62

At your age and with your riding objectives, zone...

At your age and with your riding objectives, zone 2 should probably be better for you (at this time) than a time crunched HIIT plan, especially since you have not ridden in 10 years and you are...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,090
Posted By Steamer

If you have the time, and it's sounds like you...

If you have the time, and it's sounds like you do, I think it's clear that an approach that emphasizes Z2 is best, especially considering your focus on long events.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-16-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,769
Posted By GhostRider62

Eventually as you get within a few months of STP,...

Eventually as you get within a few months of STP, you might find you need those four rides to be 90 minutes Z2 to trigger improvements but your plan with one day of tempo/ss should be pretty easy to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-16-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,769
Posted By PeteHski

The problem with sweet spot intervals is that...

The problem with sweet spot intervals is that they are relatively high on fatigue. They can work well on a low volume training plan, but if you are moving toward a high volume plan then they might...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-15-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,769
Posted By GhostRider62

Not necessary although potentially helpful. ...

Not necessary although potentially helpful.


About a decade ago, I was in your shoes. Fat, weak, out of shape, and getting old. In 18 months, I lost almost 80 pounds and went from being unable...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-15-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,769
Posted By PeteHski

If you choose to do nothing at all above...

If you choose to do nothing at all above threshold then you will certainly not maximise your VO2 max or FTP. In a polarised plan, small doses of VO2 max intervals (best done on your smart trainer)...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-14-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,769
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

I've only done the one-day, many times, mostly on...

I've only done the one-day, many times, mostly on my single. I can't really recommend the 2-day. I assume that you're considering the one-day. My best elapsed time was in my late 50s, a hair under 12...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
07-09-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By tempocyclist

Yes. The best way would be to make a custom...

Yes. The best way would be to make a custom workout using ZWOFACTORY to the power and length you need.

https://zwofactory.com/

eg: warm up, hour at Z2 FTP %, cool down

Save it as a ZWO file...
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