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Search: Posts Made By: Knighty
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Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-08-04, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 875
Posted By Knighty

Thanks for the links!

Thanks for the links!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-08-04, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 875
Posted By Knighty

You aren't suggesting that the entire training...

You aren't suggesting that the entire training effect is lost after one week, are you?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-07-04, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By Knighty

I imagine you could suffer through a 30 min...

I imagine you could suffer through a 30 min workout with a cheap trainer. If you are really motivated it shouldn't be a problem. Throw on the TV or plug in some tunes and mash away.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-07-04, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 875
Posted By Knighty

I read somewhere that HRmax does not drop as you...

I read somewhere that HRmax does not drop as you get fitter but because it takes much greater effort to reach HRmax when you are fit (compared to unfit) it LOOKS like it is dropping.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-06-04, 09:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,480
Posted By Knighty

Heh, thanks! Eating right and training 6 days a...

Heh, thanks! Eating right and training 6 days a week (1 hour each day avg) would seem to work :)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-04-04, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,480
Posted By Knighty

Rule of thumb for me is anything under 1 hour =...

Rule of thumb for me is anything under 1 hour = water. Anything over and I take Gatorade, regular concentration (per directions). For extra long or hot rides I am considering taking Endurox or one...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-04-04, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 882
Posted By Knighty

I vote for PowerGel. I do NOT vote for Cliff...

I vote for PowerGel. I do NOT vote for Cliff (gel).
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-03-04, 02:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,394
Posted By Knighty

I was heading toward the swim/bike transition...

I was heading toward the swim/bike transition (T1) area of a local Olympic triathlon in March this year when to my HORROR I realized that I'd left my bike shoes at home (an hour away). I was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-03-04, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,621
Posted By Knighty

Dead on. I was into bodybuilding a few years ago...

Dead on. I was into bodybuilding a few years ago and you needed to be at or under 6% to have any hope of showing your abs in their best light. My experience has been at at 12% you can start to see...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 11:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,450
Posted By Knighty

You bring up something interesting...compared to...

You bring up something interesting...compared to someone who started "early" and peaked in their mid-thirties, what if you start "late"? In that case, you'd probably be improving well into your...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By Knighty

I get "page not displayed"

I get "page not displayed"
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,450
Posted By Knighty

Sorry, yes, I am reversing myself. I could not...

Sorry, yes, I am reversing myself. I could not find any information from Friel that suggests that trained individuals can decreased the rate at which HRmax declines. I, however, did find some good...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By Knighty

You actually said in one post "supplemental...

You actually said in one post "supplemental protein doesn't aid recovery". However, the study I quoted says quite the opposite, that post-exercise supplemental protein combined with carbs provides...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,450
Posted By Knighty

That is what I have concluded by my research,...

That is what I have concluded by my research, too. Sedentary individuals lose VO2max faster than trained masters but on the whole, HRmax decreases at the same rate for all, trained or untrained.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 02:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By Knighty

I think this is the essense of the disagreement: ...

I think this is the essense of the disagreement: I believe that recovery/performance is also impacted by muscle protein resynthesis and replacement but you do not seem to factor in tissue damage as...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,450
Posted By Knighty

I believe you are confusing that with the loss of...

I believe you are confusing that with the loss of training effect. A more highly trained individual loses fitness faster relative to a less trained individual. I believe that regular training...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By Knighty

Ric, Re: "what sort of damage are you...

Ric,

Re: "what sort of damage are you expecting..." is immaterial. There WAS recordable damage and protein plus carbs post-exercise repaired it faster than carbs alone.

Re: "...that can't be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By Knighty

Ric, just to clarify...I am with you on the...

Ric, just to clarify...I am with you on the argument that CHO+PRO does not increase glycogen uptake over CHO alone as long as CHO levels are high (there are studies to show that the presence of PRO...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 11:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By Knighty

Ric, It all depends on what you consider...

Ric,

It all depends on what you consider more important during post-exercise repair: muscle glygogen replacement or repair and synthesis of muscle proteins. It is quite simplistic to say that...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By Knighty

Were to find studies to participate in?

Does anyone know of a web resource that lists upcoming medical/exercise studies looking for volunteers? I love taking physical tests and I thought it would be fun (and helpful to the medical...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By Knighty

Whatever happened to the 4:1 ratio of carbs to...

Whatever happened to the 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein in post-recovery nutrition? Hasn't it been shown that carb uptake is enhanced with the presence of a small amount of protein?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-04, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By Knighty

Amazingly, yes! The pad on the ball of my right...

Amazingly, yes! The pad on the ball of my right foot had become sore after rides this year and it really bugged me. So, I bought these blue gel pads and stuck them in my cycling shoes right under...
Forum: Triathlon
09-01-04, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,718
Posted By Knighty

I agree, I have the Polar S-610. I absolutely...

I agree, I have the Polar S-610. I absolutely depend on it to help me train hard when I need to and keep my effort truly easy when I need to. I love comparing my workouts, especially at the end of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-01-04, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,621
Posted By Knighty

Keep it up, keep it up. I am 10% bf and I still...

Keep it up, keep it up. I am 10% bf and I still have a small roll around my belly!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-01-04, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,450
Posted By Knighty

Not exactly sure what you meant by that. Are you...

Not exactly sure what you meant by that. Are you saying that your LT is high because of your age or that your HRmax is low because of your age? Theoretically, the two are related, meaning that if...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-31-04, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,414
Posted By Knighty

I wonder why his training system is based on...

I wonder why his training system is based on HRmax and not HRreserve or Lactate Threshold?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-31-04, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,450
Posted By Knighty

Training Zones

Who here trains by:

1) HRmax
2) HRreserve
3) Lactate Threshold

Or any other type of training methodology? Why have you chosen that particular type of training system?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-30-04, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By Knighty

I've ridden aluminum for 5 years (Specialized...

I've ridden aluminum for 5 years (Specialized Allez) and still don't understand why it has the distinction of being a "harsh ride". I really enjoy my long rides and don't find them to be harsh at...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 809
Posted By Knighty

Yup, light stretching to get kinks out if you...

Yup, light stretching to get kinks out if you need to and deep, prolonged stretching to increase or maintain flexibility, which will promote overall "health" but not neccessarily on-bike performance.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By Knighty

In the online documentation it says "Manually...

In the online documentation it says "Manually create your own courses!" and then something about .csv files OR SRM OR Powertap, etc. Would be great if I could recreate my favourite training routes!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By Knighty

Ric, thanks for the feedback. I am planning on...

Ric, thanks for the feedback. I am planning on purchasing the Cycleops Electronic trainer with the Netathlon software in the next month. I'd love to meet some others and do some group rides or...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,144
Posted By Knighty

Well, all I know is sweating or not I love dill...

Well, all I know is sweating or not I love dill pickles, too!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,691
Posted By Knighty

Perhaps Koffee is living proof that regular...

Perhaps Koffee is living proof that regular exercise does increase testosterone levels? ;)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By Knighty

Could be one of two things or a combination: ...

Could be one of two things or a combination: poor position on the bike (arms too far in front of the body, not being properly supported by the skeletal structure) or loss of conditioning in the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,685
Posted By Knighty

Agree! Numbness, aching, pain of any type for no...

Agree! Numbness, aching, pain of any type for no apparent reason is a warning sign that something is wrong. Could be a pinched nerve or could be something else that needs immediate treatment. A...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 809
Posted By Knighty

I agree. And from an online source I read: ...

I agree. And from an online source I read:

"Repeating movements that do not employ a full range of motion in the joints (like cycling, certain weightlifting techniques, and pushups) can cause of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 11:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,459
Posted By Knighty

Yup, I'd rule out infection (fungal) first and...

Yup, I'd rule out infection (fungal) first and then apply copious amounts of lotion to my feet before and after rides. Assuming it isn't callouses forming from rubbing (you mentioned the problem...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By Knighty

If your stretching is very hard (that is, you are...

If your stretching is very hard (that is, you are getting a very deep, prolonged stretch) when the muscle is "cold" you may be causing some minor damage, especially if you are doing it shortly upon...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,356
Posted By Knighty

This is an area where we'll NEVER know what is...

This is an area where we'll NEVER know what is best to take in the ideal proportions. Add to that which type or brand of multivitamin is best and all hope for figuring this out is lost! B-this and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-04, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,199
Posted By Knighty

No kidding! DB flyes are DEADLY. I am the same,...

No kidding! DB flyes are DEADLY. I am the same, after a few months of lifting after a layoff my muscle soreness is greatly diminished...but add those flyes in and I can't hug my kids goodnight for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-04, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By Knighty

What are your experineces vs non-electronic? ...

What are your experineces vs non-electronic? Does the web racing perform well?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-04, 11:52 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,904
Posted By Knighty

I've been following Joe Friel's training advice...

I've been following Joe Friel's training advice for a few years with good success. In his book The Trathlete's Training Bible he advocates a periodized plan of weight training in the following...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-04, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By Knighty

Trainer Types

Does anyone have experience with the "electronic" trainers like Cycleops Electronic or Tacx i-Magic? Anyone used Netathlon software?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-04, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,023
Posted By Knighty

Sounds perfect. I did a running HRmax test a...

Sounds perfect. I did a running HRmax test a couple years ago by running a steep hill 5 times (after warm up), each time faster and faster until the 5th time I was sprinting and I almost dropped to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-04, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,199
Posted By Knighty

Just to clarify, I agree that "excruciating pain"...

Just to clarify, I agree that "excruciating pain" is not a neccessary indicator that you worked hard enough to promote growth.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-04, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,199
Posted By Knighty

Arnold was talking from a bodybuilding...

Arnold was talking from a bodybuilding perspective and I have to say, that after 15 years of former bobybuilding, I can't remember ONE day, post-exercise, that I wasn't in pain/sore. Some days I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-25-04, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,855
Posted By Knighty

I will be buying an electronic trainer (Cycleops...

I will be buying an electronic trainer (Cycleops Electronic +) because I love gadgets and also, I think the features, ESPECIALLY the Web Racing feature, will motivate me to use it a lot.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-25-04, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,199
Posted By Knighty

I think most of us agree that recovery rides are...

I think most of us agree that recovery rides are good mentally/emotionally. A lot is said about doing them during peaking weeks in order to "keep the feel" of being on the bike. But I wonder if...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-25-04, 04:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,691
Posted By Knighty

It still irks me when I read current articles...

It still irks me when I read current articles that suggest that lactic acid production is the main cause of DOMS (delayed onest muscle soreness).
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-25-04, 04:43 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,904
Posted By Knighty

Would you say, then, that it would be easier to...

Would you say, then, that it would be easier to increase power on the bike?
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