Getting fit through indoor cycling
Tonight was my first time taking part in a 3R PedalPlay EVOLVE Interval Ride ~2.9-3.2 w/kg group ride. This wasn’t a workout, but a ride with a fence and a ride leader. Before going any further I should say I’ve been flirting with the idea of using the Peloton app as a sort of guided … Read more
For tonight’s ride I continued on with the Zwift Academy 2020 series, this time with workout 4 – taken as a group ride – and covering Anaerobic Resilience. I’m sure you know exactly what this means, as did I, so I won’t bother explaining. Arf. Anaerobic power is what you need for short explosive efforts … Read more
Each week I try to review and reflect on my previous week on the bike. This allows me to see how my fitness and ability is progressing on a wider timescale than day to day. For previous weekly reviews please click here. This week was made up of four days riding, all of which was done … Read more
The way I’m looking at it is “something is better than nothing”. And given how I feel as of late, today could just have easily have been a nothing day. But at least I did something. I knew I was at 96km on the week – all Zwift / indoors this week – and I … Read more
After Thursday’s SST session, I have been feeling so tired in my legs that Friday had to be skipped as a matter of common sense. I can’t believe how much that ride took it out of me. I’ve done 70km+ outdoor rides, 3-4 hours on the bike, and not felt as tired the next day. … Read more