Getting fit through indoor cycling
Had all things gone to plan, I’d have likely either continued my morning routine of getting up early and doing an hour on the bike before work. Or, I’d have put in an hour after work, as has been my norm for the past several months. However, due to some real life commitments, I didn’t … Read more
For this afternoon’s ride I didn’t have a huge amount of time, so had to opt for the most efficient use of that time. Therefore I used 30 minutes to hit up Emily’s Short Mix, opting to potter around the Volcano Circuit for the session. It’s a while since I’ve done Emily Short Mix. And … Read more
For tonight’s ride I opted for something a little different, and if I’m being completely honest, something a little daunting: Sweet Spot Training. Here’s the schedule: For my FTP (198w), I had: 5 minutes at 190w 5 minutes at 175w Rinse and repeat four times. I’d picked this out during the morning, so was aware … Read more
Tonight’s ride was all about Emily’s Short Mix. With only forty minutes, give or take, to get some exercise, I’m not aware of a better bang for buck than 30 minutes with Emily. Although I’ve ridden three times this week, I’ve only managed 59km (including this ride). Considering the “burn” I felt in the tops … Read more
For this evening’s ride I wanted to hit up the next Zwift Academy 2019 ride, which would have been workout number 5 – the one minute effort. However, I didn’t have an hour to spare. Turns out that kids going back to school mean the roads are busier, and combined with wet weather meant I … Read more