Getting fit through indoor cycling
Today I opted for continuing on with Zwift’s 12 Week FTP Builder training program. I’m now up to week 4 day 4, which was a new one on me. I found this workout to be quite enjoyable, in so much that it felt very varied and the time went by quickly. There was quite a … Read more
Today I rode the Week 4 Day 2 workout from Zwift’s 10-12 week FTP builder program. As far as I can recall, this is the first time I have ridden this workout. It was a refreshing change from the typical 6 blocks of blue workout in this program. Outside we continue with the heat wave. … Read more
For tonight’s ride I opted to ‘climb’ Alpe Du Zwift whilst taking part in the 10-12 Week FTP Builder. There were three reasons for hitting Alpe Du Zwift. Firstly, I have only ever climbed Alpe Du Zwift once. Secondly, it’s among the most visually interesting routes on Zwift, which is a big deal on this … Read more
Exercising for 1 hour 25 minutes? Oof. Full on. Particularly a day after doing my first FTP test that was itself the most full on workout I think I’ve ever done. In my entire life. It seems like the only way I’m going to improve on my FTP – currently 195w – is to go … Read more
Right then. So today was the day. The big day. FTP Test day. Let’s get the excuses out of the way up front, shall we? If anything I was too well rested for this. Due to bike troubles, I’ve had 8 days off the bike out of the last 12. Not great. That said, I … Read more