Rewiew FTP test is like a nightmare for lot of amateurs In the way you describe it’s much more Affordable and challenging. Besides you have all the data you need to compare your progress. Thanks Scott you are amazing 🤩
This is a great explanation of how to move things up a bit over time. I completely SUCK at FTP Tests. All last year, my training stagnated because my FTP tests didn't really move much while my zone 2 was getting stupid easy (more like recovery rides rather than zone 2) so I bumped my zones up just a tad and now everything feels more like a workout rather than just spinning on the bike. Appreciate you explaining this from a different perspective and giving me a "warm fuzzy" about doing what I did!!
I think the skill of coaching is helping the athlete understand the concept. By choosing Bob's numbers and expalaining it in simple terms is makes it more relatable to the everyday casual road or gravel cyclist. Must log back into Skool and check the Longevity of Motion course.
Review I got an indoor trainer and so now can work out my ftp and power zones. I feel like my zone2 is already further along because of previous years commuting and now running. I prefer this way of testing, no pressure and these measurements are taken anyway. Now they more useful and make the rides abit more interesting
My HR zone 2 is 129-144bpm, when riding on my smart trainer I keep my eye on hr to stay around 135-140, in the middle. Do an ERG workout to stay at a certain power that keeps your hr at 135-140. Over time you need more power to get your hr up. But dont only do zone 2. Do also other zones, increase power and train your anaerobe zones as wel. For every 4 trainings, do 3 zone 2’s and 1 hard workout for other zones. Things will shift very soon. My zone 2 increased 20 watts in 4 weeks for a 2h workout. Went from 155 to 175. Aiming to get to 200. (3w/kg).
@@BulletproofCycling Yes i hope reaching it in 2-3 months, in june next year i will be riding a long tour, 1300km and 20.000 altitude meters in 8 consecutive days.. The goal is to ride as much as possible in zone 2, also uphill for mont Ventoux and Alpe d'Huez and many other cols that are on my route. 🙂
What heart rate monitor do you use/reccomend? I am newer to biking. I have been training for months and just tracked my performance via wattage output but now deciding to use a heart rate monitor as well.
I haven't got power meter pedals, but I have a hill climb that used to take me over an hour to get from start to finish. I do this every other month, it now takes me 38 minutes and that all depends on weather conditions & loads of other factors. Average heart rate down, average speed up, intervals and grinding ( not the dance type ) have definitely helped, thanks coach👍
@KineticCoach Hi coach not sure of you interested I'm chuffed with myself, after watching your video I went out for a short ( 50 km ) interval ride and taken a KOM on Strava beating the previous KOM by 10 seconds ( not bad for 59 )😀 thank you, thank you, thank you, mind set changed, we all take something different from your video's.
Love these type of videos, lots of sensible help and advice. Makes me want to quit being an hgv driver on the road 5-6 days a week, just so I can sign up and gain fitness rather than do 2 days then lose it all by the time I get home again 😢😢
Review, been doing zone 2 for a month now, mainly on a wattbike, and been focusing on power and how my heart rate has improved, this adds another dimension to help improve Zone 2 power and heart rate.
Review. I don't use the FTP test (too much like hard work). I undertook the FTHR 'test', worked out my Zone 2 power and then calculated my FTP and other zones from that. Simples. Thanks for the thoughts on 'stretch testing'. On it.😎
Review- Love this. Agree on improving the FTP ❤from test one (200) to test two (201) being a behavioral choice and not necessarily an indicator of improved fitness. I love the idea of measuring the fitness of how long you can ride at a particular effort before peaking. I’d be thrilled to see that improvement as I progress through the months! Thanks Coach!
I'm coming back from a minor procedure and some subsequent complications that kept me off the bike for about 4 months. Although I seem to be just about back to my pre-op fitness baseline, I still want to stick to endurance for a while longer before pushing hard for new highs. That said, I need fresh zones but have been procrastinating on the FTP test for obvious reasons. This feels like it could be just the ticket to dialing in my zone 2 more closely than my current guesstimates, and giving me some moderate goals to reach for without having to do the whole "spin till I'm about to throw up" thing. Looking forward to trying it out!
I like the “Bob & Doug” practical approach without the motivation barrier of a high-intensity FTP test. As a not-so-young rider, I think this will help me to both test and progress. Some future comment on FTHR and max heart rate for senior riders would be welcome in a future video.
Just found you coach. I’m a Scot in Australia with some big plans for next year in the competitive cycling world. Loved this zone 2 explanation. Would like to explore further on how I can get from 3.1wkg to 4.5wkg in a year.
I’ll give this a go after I’ve finished the Zwift Academy sessions. I’ll be interested to see if my FTP changes and how close my numbers are in the zones.
Review As we head into winter and proper cold outside, this set of tests looks far more easier to fit into the outdoor riding (endurance) than trying to hit some higher intensity in sub zero temperatures!
Wow, what a great video and explanation. I will try this method to test my z2 and then to see and develop your fitness. As historically only undertaking ftp tests I myself developed severe anxiety around these and then stopped. Plus for my training this method caused over reaching issues. Great video as always. Therefore - review.
Review. Currently doing a massive block of volume, 20+ hours weekly. Mixing it up a little but 80% Z2. Got rid of most of the excess weight I was carrying for most of the year. Got comfortable doing 3-4 hour rides again. I have a ~50 min AdZ goal but that I will start training for in January. PS, Hate FTP tests LoL
Review. Interesting video. I am assuming I would use ERG mode to stick at the correct power, otherwise it is too easy to move up and down by 10-20 watts without noticing. I tend to do a lot of base in winter anyway, all indoors. I probably need to rewatch the video and take notes. Good watch
This is the best description of zone 2 application and testing I’ve come across, thanks Coach! One question - to progress the improvement in Z2 apart from increasing the time 60mins, 70mins all the way up to 120mins, could you use the identified target watts per kilo and set intervals of 3-4x 15-20mins/3-2min RBI, and then slowly reduce the rest period or increase interval length? Thoughts Coach. Thank you
Being a newbie and not having a power meter or having done any FTP testing, but getting into cycling I’m gonna at least have a chance having watched this in working out how to get some self training into my rides. Only fly in the ointment is I have sinus bradycardia (qua healthy but slow heart beat) and I have to adjust levels accordingly :)
thank you for the addvice much appreciated realy want to improve to keep up with my dad -he is the resion im cycling we are far apart but once a year i get to ride with him this was my first year looking forward to next year less that 100 day to see him :)
Funny thing is my FTP ramp test gave me a 200W result, but since I'm a stronger at sprinting I think it might be a tad high with my current fitness coming off the couch for 10 years, but this is a really good way to measure progress in a sustainable way, thanks for the idea! I've always used long ride days as my barometer for improvement since they are generally mostly zone 2, but this is a great way to gauge if your training is effective and easily repeatable which I really like. Also, when you say zone 2 specifically I assume you suggest to measure heart rate between 60%-70% of reserve MHR using the Karvonen method? Thanks!
hey coach, I dont understand this. If the middle of zone 2 is 130 watt (1,6 W/kg) how can you stretch it to 2 W/kg if you don't change the watts of the zone 2 based on the FTP? It will always stay at 1,6 W/kg if the weight of Bob is not changing, and assuming that the FTP stays the same.
The power is changing. That’s the goal - I think I mention that FTP is a different measure. I appreciate it’s complex but don’t always work of an FTP test for everything. 👍
Interesting video coach! How have you determined for Bob that 156 bmp is his tipping point? Is it that point where he is going into the HR tempo zone (2 mmol/l)? Cheers!
@@BulletproofCyclingthx coach. That Bob must be a bison 🦬 to release only 2 mmol/l at 156 bmp. At 160 bmp I’m already creeping into my 4 mmol/l - my FTHR. Are you sure you didn’t mean to tell me that his 156 bmp is his FTHR??
Love your content. Using this data to apply to my training zones for 2024. However I do have one question. How do we get a good threshold heart rate (FTHR)?
Coach you lost me with the power to weight in Zone 2 testing. My current w/pk is 2.5 at FTP of 229. You were using Bob's w/pk from test 2 for test 3 push. How did you calculate a w/pk from test 2? thanks
Hi just wanna ask what is the proper size for me my height is 5’5 to 5’6 45 Seatpost 50.5 top tube 47 Seatpost 51.5 top tube 50 Seatpost 53 top tube Planning to buy elves avari and this is the choices that’s available hope u can help me
exceptional work explained. Can this be done on ERG mode or free ride, what do you suggest? ps: when you said 'middle', I heard 'meadow'. Not everyone speaks the King's English. Regards from Athens, Greece. 🇬🇷🇬🇷🤙
Thanks for the great explanation and useful tests. What w/kg would you suggest for Test 3 when my w/kg for Test 2 is 1.65? 2.0 w/kg feels like a big leap forward (almost 40 watts total).
Hi Coach, thanks for this video. However, for the life of me, I don't know understanding what you're trying to accomplish with these tests. The 1st time I do test #3 I will hit a max HR at some point during the test. Is the idea that in a future test #3, if my max HR is lower than that, then my max zone 2 has increased?
Hi there, maybe a stupid question , but in test 3, Bob's HR peaks at 156 after 42 mins. You say that you want it to peak later as his training progresses. Do you mean peak ie reach 156 later in the ride in future repeat tests? Also, why, when he first did test 3, would his HR peak after only 42 mins? Wouldn't it continue to rise, even by just a little, as the ride continues? Thanks
I have a 185max HR. I definitely can't hold 148bpm as a z2 ride. I can stay under 140bpm at 230-240w for 5hrs but probably cant hold 148 for 2.5hrs. *I'm 90kg
I performed test 1 at the middle of zone 2 power and my hear rate was happy. I performed my test 2 at the top of my zone 2 power and my heart rate spiked twice by one beat over my heart rate zone 2. What should I do if anything with that information? Should I be concerned or should I move onto my test 3 effort using my goal-based w/kg power value?
REVIEW ... how do u know so much about me 😅😅. That sounds good gonna try A version it today. I have no power watts on my indoor bike though ? I have HR , Rpm and speed . I guess i would try your session with a set speed 🤔 and monitor my HR ? Or would i be better measuring distance ! for 60min at a set zone 2 hr 🤔
sorry i think im missing something here or being a bit dim so Bobs pushed to up the watts at each phase how does this mean i higher FTP when does the training come in thanks
I did my 1st FTP test a month ago and "IS THAT IT? THAT'S IT? 🤣🤣* ,way too low and disappointed and realised im just a normal cyclist , now that's sad, i hope you could REVIEW my workout coach. 😅
@@michaeltucker35 well, i was off for 4 months and got back for a few weeks, then hit my 1st FTP, its just 177 a mere mortal no. 🤣🤣 but when im outside i think i can push that no. a little higher , now im back to base training.
Another great video Coach. Who doesn't love zone 2 training as we get older...let's leave the ego boosting normal FTP tests to these high in testosterone youngsters 🤣😉😉
Rewiew FTP test is like a nightmare for lot of amateurs
In the way you describe it’s much more Affordable and challenging. Besides you have all the data you need to compare your progress.
Thanks Scott you are amazing 🤩
Thank you 🙏
This is a great explanation of how to move things up a bit over time. I completely SUCK at FTP Tests. All last year, my training stagnated because my FTP tests didn't really move much while my zone 2 was getting stupid easy (more like recovery rides rather than zone 2) so I bumped my zones up just a tad and now everything feels more like a workout rather than just spinning on the bike. Appreciate you explaining this from a different perspective and giving me a "warm fuzzy" about doing what I did!!
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I think the skill of coaching is helping the athlete understand the concept. By choosing Bob's numbers and expalaining it in simple terms is makes it more relatable to the everyday casual road or gravel cyclist. Must log back into Skool and check the Longevity of Motion course.
Thank you 🙏
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I got an indoor trainer and so now can work out my ftp and power zones. I feel like my zone2 is already further along because of previous years commuting and now running.
I prefer this way of testing, no pressure and these measurements are taken anyway. Now they more useful and make the rides abit more interesting
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My HR zone 2 is 129-144bpm, when riding on my smart trainer I keep my eye on hr to stay around 135-140, in the middle. Do an ERG workout to stay at a certain power that keeps your hr at 135-140. Over time you need more power to get your hr up.
But dont only do zone 2. Do also other zones, increase power and train your anaerobe zones as wel. For every 4 trainings, do 3 zone 2’s and 1 hard workout for other zones.
Things will shift very soon.
My zone 2 increased 20 watts in 4 weeks for a 2h workout. Went from 155 to 175. Aiming to get to 200. (3w/kg).
You can do it 👍👍👍
@@BulletproofCycling Yes i hope reaching it in 2-3 months, in june next year i will be riding a long tour, 1300km and 20.000 altitude meters in 8 consecutive days.. The goal is to ride as much as possible in zone 2, also uphill for mont Ventoux and Alpe d'Huez and many other cols that are on my route. 🙂
What heart rate monitor do you use/reccomend? I am newer to biking. I have been training for months and just tracked my performance via wattage output but now deciding to use a heart rate monitor as well.
This is best video Ive ever seen about Z2 and testing. Im always really nervous about FTP test. This is much much better approach. Thank You Coach!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I haven't got power meter pedals, but I have a hill climb that used to take me over an hour to get from start to finish. I do this every other month, it now takes me 38 minutes and that all depends on weather conditions & loads of other factors. Average heart rate down, average speed up, intervals and grinding ( not the dance type ) have definitely helped, thanks coach👍
Thanks for sharing
@KineticCoach Hi coach not sure of you interested I'm chuffed with myself, after watching your video I went out for a short ( 50 km ) interval ride and taken a KOM on Strava beating the previous KOM by 10 seconds ( not bad for 59 )😀 thank you, thank you, thank you, mind set changed, we all take something different from your video's.
Love these type of videos, lots of sensible help and advice. Makes me want to quit being an hgv driver on the road 5-6 days a week, just so I can sign up and gain fitness rather than do 2 days then lose it all by the time I get home again 😢😢
You can do it!
6:23 What kind of training would Bob be doing in the next block to extend his time at 2w/kg in zone 2?
Review, been doing zone 2 for a month now, mainly on a wattbike, and been focusing on power and how my heart rate has improved, this adds another dimension to help improve Zone 2 power and heart rate.
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Review. I don't use the FTP test (too much like hard work). I undertook the FTHR 'test', worked out my Zone 2 power and then calculated my FTP and other zones from that. Simples. Thanks for the thoughts on 'stretch testing'. On it.😎
Thanks for sharing
Review- Love this. Agree on improving the FTP ❤from test one (200) to test two (201) being a behavioral choice and not necessarily an indicator of improved fitness.
I love the idea of measuring the fitness of how long you can ride at a particular effort before peaking.
I’d be thrilled to see that improvement as I progress through the months!
Thanks Coach!
Thanks for sharing!
I'm coming back from a minor procedure and some subsequent complications that kept me off the bike for about 4 months. Although I seem to be just about back to my pre-op fitness baseline, I still want to stick to endurance for a while longer before pushing hard for new highs. That said, I need fresh zones but have been procrastinating on the FTP test for obvious reasons. This feels like it could be just the ticket to dialing in my zone 2 more closely than my current guesstimates, and giving me some moderate goals to reach for without having to do the whole "spin till I'm about to throw up" thing. Looking forward to trying it out!
I like the “Bob & Doug” practical approach without the motivation barrier of a high-intensity FTP test. As a not-so-young rider, I think this will help me to both test and progress. Some future comment on FTHR and max heart rate for senior riders would be welcome in a future video.
Thanks for sharing!
Just found you coach. I’m a Scot in Australia with some big plans for next year in the competitive cycling world. Loved this zone 2 explanation. Would like to explore further on how I can get from 3.1wkg to 4.5wkg in a year.
Just watched this for the third time. Solid coaching Scott!
I’ll give this a go after I’ve finished the Zwift Academy sessions. I’ll be interested to see if my FTP changes and how close my numbers are in the zones.
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As we head into winter and proper cold outside, this set of tests looks far more easier to fit into the outdoor riding (endurance) than trying to hit some higher intensity in sub zero temperatures!
Great point!
Wow, what a great video and explanation. I will try this method to test my z2 and then to see and develop your fitness. As historically only undertaking ftp tests I myself developed severe anxiety around these and then stopped. Plus for my training this method caused over reaching issues. Great video as always.
Therefore - review.
Thank you
Review. Currently doing a massive block of volume, 20+ hours weekly. Mixing it up a little but 80% Z2. Got rid of most of the excess weight I was carrying for most of the year. Got comfortable doing 3-4 hour rides again.
I have a ~50 min AdZ goal but that I will start training for in January.
PS, Hate FTP tests LoL
What is Adz an abbreviation of ?
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@@Foxtrottangoabc Alpe Du Zwift
@@74_Green nice , I thought aerobic something zone 🤔, alpe du swift much more exciting 😅
REVIEW, brilliant idea, totally going to try those tests. Always go too hard when I should be Z2, not hard enough when it's supposed to be Z4+ 😅
Glad to help
Review... This makes sense. I can see how it takes away the anxiety of testing that some may get. Definitely easier
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Review ... gonna try this. Been using the 20 min every4 weeks
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Review Definitely recognise that FTP test anxiety so will try anything that helps avoid! Thanks coach.
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Review. Interesting video. I am assuming I would use ERG mode to stick at the correct power, otherwise it is too easy to move up and down by 10-20 watts without noticing. I tend to do a lot of base in winter anyway, all indoors. I probably need to rewatch the video and take notes. Good watch
Yes, exactly
This is the best description of zone 2 application and testing I’ve come across, thanks Coach!
One question - to progress the improvement in Z2 apart from increasing the time 60mins, 70mins all the way up to 120mins, could you use the identified target watts per kilo and set intervals of 3-4x 15-20mins/3-2min RBI, and then slowly reduce the rest period or increase interval length?
Thoughts Coach.
Thank you
Yes, absolutely
Thank you😃@@BulletproofCycling
I'm back on the bike after 12 years leave and have no idea what ya talking about 😂😂 Need to some research specially at 48! Will email ya from Oz 👍
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What a good way to look at your progression. Ill give this a go as well as using my EF efficiency training Base. Top Fella. Ta. Merry Christmas.
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REVIEW going to try these tests as I can’t face doing another ftp test. Seems like z as good time of year to focus on zone 2
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Review and great take on this.. Never thought of if this way
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Very well explain Coach, mesure and better yourself in every z2 workout and all trainings
I appreciate that!
Being a newbie and not having a power meter or having done any FTP testing, but getting into cycling I’m gonna at least have a chance having watched this in working out how to get some self training into my rides. Only fly in the ointment is I have sinus bradycardia (qua healthy but slow heart beat) and I have to adjust levels accordingly :)
Take your time - you are starting a lifelong journey now 👍
thank you for the addvice much appreciated realy want to improve to keep up with my dad -he is the resion im cycling we are far apart but once a year i get to ride with him this was my first year looking forward to next year less that 100 day to see him :)
You can do it!
Great info, zone 2 can be addictive, so lucky it's good for you
So true!
Funny thing is my FTP ramp test gave me a 200W result, but since I'm a stronger at sprinting I think it might be a tad high with my current fitness coming off the couch for 10 years, but this is a really good way to measure progress in a sustainable way, thanks for the idea! I've always used long ride days as my barometer for improvement since they are generally mostly zone 2, but this is a great way to gauge if your training is effective and easily repeatable which I really like. Also, when you say zone 2 specifically I assume you suggest to measure heart rate between 60%-70% of reserve MHR using the Karvonen method? Thanks!
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hey coach,
I dont understand this. If the middle of zone 2 is 130 watt (1,6 W/kg) how can you stretch it to 2 W/kg if you don't change the watts of the zone 2 based on the FTP?
It will always stay at 1,6 W/kg if the weight of Bob is not changing, and assuming that the FTP stays the same.
The power is changing. That’s the goal - I think I mention that FTP is a different measure. I appreciate it’s complex but don’t always work of an FTP test for everything. 👍
Interesting video coach! How have you determined for Bob that 156 bmp is his tipping point? Is it that point where he is going into the HR tempo zone (2 mmol/l)? Cheers!
Yes - just based on his FTHr
@@BulletproofCyclingthx coach. That Bob must be a bison 🦬 to release only 2 mmol/l at 156 bmp. At 160 bmp I’m already creeping into my 4 mmol/l - my FTHR. Are you sure you didn’t mean to tell me that his 156 bmp is his FTHR??
Great video with useful information many thanks Coach Scott, cheers Trevor
Thank you 🙏
Hi Coach. What about height? If 80kg Bob is 5’ he’s probably on the side of lardy. If he’s 6’ 6” he’ll be close to skeletal
Think I mentioned height in video
This is a great way to test fitness regularly
Love your content. Using this data to apply to my training zones for 2024. However I do have one question. How do we get a good threshold heart rate (FTHR)?
Coach you lost me with the power to weight in Zone 2 testing. My current w/pk is 2.5 at FTP of 229. You were using Bob's w/pk from test 2 for test 3 push. How did you calculate a w/pk from test 2? thanks
Sharing more in next live video on 4th Dec
Looks fantastic coach. I will try it right away. 😊
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Thanks Scott, another insightful video 👍🙏🤓
Glad you enjoyed it
Great advice as always, I've taken lots of learning from you Scott, keep up the good work
Thank you 🙏
Hi just wanna ask what is the proper size for me my height is 5’5 to 5’6
45 Seatpost 50.5 top tube
47 Seatpost 51.5 top tube
50 Seatpost 53 top tube
Planning to buy elves avari and this is the choices that’s available hope u can help me
Sorry you need to try and use inside seam and torso length as guiders rather than height. Sorry I can’t help more
exceptional work explained.
Can this be done on ERG mode or free ride, what do you suggest?
ps: when you said 'middle', I heard 'meadow'. Not everyone speaks the King's English.
Regards from Athens, Greece.
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Thanks and yes 👍
Always helpful to watch your videos!
Glad you like them!
Greaat Caoch. Question I will test on a trainer. Which w/kg would I use my birthday suite weight or my weight plus gear and bike?
Birthday suit fine for indoors
Birthday suit
Thanks for the great explanation and useful tests. What w/kg would you suggest for Test 3 when my w/kg for Test 2 is 1.65? 2.0 w/kg feels like a big leap forward (almost 40 watts total).
Aim for 1.75 first 👍
@@BulletproofCycling Thank you!
Hi Coach, thanks for this video. However, for the life of me, I don't know understanding what you're trying to accomplish with these tests. The 1st time I do test #3 I will hit a max HR at some point during the test. Is the idea that in a future test #3, if my max HR is lower than that, then my max zone 2 has increased?
I shared more data with my own results in live video on 4th Dec. You can check it out at some point 👍
Hi there, maybe a stupid question , but in test 3, Bob's HR peaks at 156 after 42 mins. You say that you want it to peak later as his training progresses. Do you mean peak ie reach 156 later in the ride in future repeat tests? Also, why, when he first did test 3, would his HR peak after only 42 mins? Wouldn't it continue to rise, even by just a little, as the ride continues? Thanks
I think it’s when his HR reaches 156 he then is outside of zone 2 so it’s possibly like a lactate test 1 measurement?
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That’s correct 👍
Thanks to you both
Review. I like it...specialy in current base period of training
Noted
I can totally relate to Bob!
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I will test it!!
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Coach, excellent content, well explained!
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Thanks again for your help
My pleasure
I have a 185max HR. I definitely can't hold 148bpm as a z2 ride. I can stay under 140bpm at 230-240w for 5hrs but probably cant hold 148 for 2.5hrs. *I'm 90kg
Very strong numbers
A chance at a look over is worth it. Review
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Review. Great work Coach.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for a 10min video that was very informative and helpful. 🏋️♂️
Cheere.🎉
Glad you enjoyed it!
I performed test 1 at the middle of zone 2 power and my hear rate was happy. I performed my test 2 at the top of my zone 2 power and my heart rate spiked twice by one beat over my heart rate zone 2. What should I do if anything with that information? Should I be concerned or should I move onto my test 3 effort using my goal-based w/kg power value?
Review I would love a look at my training
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Sounds good to me, I’ll give it a go
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REVIEW ... how do u know so much about me 😅😅.
That sounds good gonna try A version it today. I have no power watts on my indoor bike though ? I have HR , Rpm and speed .
I guess i would try your session with a set speed 🤔 and monitor my HR ? Or would i be better measuring distance ! for 60min at a set zone 2 hr 🤔
Hope you like it!
Interesting approach - need to review by Training Peaks to see how I’m trending.
I assume this needs to be done in ERG mode for accuracy?
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@@BulletproofCycling thanks Coach! By the way - Iove the channel! Keep it up 👍
sorry i think im missing something here or being a bit dim so Bobs pushed to up the watts at each phase how does this mean i higher FTP when does the training come in
thanks
FTP is an estimate you create. Move your fitness at the bottom zones moves up your tolerance levels so you move up your estimated threshold levels.
Great video, i'We would like to make this test right away
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Go for it!
Thanks Coach - “Review”
My pleasure!
Doesn’t temperature, hydration and tiredness effect HR?
Yes - try your best to keep things consistent
If you came out at 2.5 or 3wkg in mid range test, would you still increase by 0.5?
If you are at 3 then possibly look at 3.2
@@BulletproofCycling many thanks
Hummm...I don't mean to sound remedial but can this be done without a power meter? 🤔
If you can use speed consistently then yes 👍
I have to try that. 🙂
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Awesome coach! Thanks for
Any time!
Review - Great stuff!
Glad you liked it!
Review Thanks Coach
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I tried joining your cycling coaching school, I was declined. I felt as being dropped from a group ride before even going on the group ride…
Review: thanks coach lets try again.
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Review. Cheers John Curley
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Sounds interesting. Review 👍
Thanks! 👍
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thanks coach
Any time!
I did my 1st FTP test a month ago and "IS THAT IT? THAT'S IT? 🤣🤣* ,way too low and disappointed and realised im just a normal cyclist , now that's sad, i hope you could REVIEW my workout coach. 😅
How did you go mate?
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@@michaeltucker35 well, i was off for 4 months and got back for a few weeks, then hit my 1st FTP, its just 177 a mere mortal no. 🤣🤣 but when im outside i think i can push that no. a little higher , now im back to base training.
Review. Another good one.
Thanks again!
Review- love training content.
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Another great video Coach. Who doesn't love zone 2 training as we get older...let's leave the ego boosting normal FTP tests to these high in testosterone youngsters 🤣😉😉
Well said!
My ftp is 300 watts. My zone 2 is about 120 watts. Utter crap. I need zone 2 training but hate it.
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this is all very confusing to me, is there a simpler way?
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Review Happy Kiltnasty day coach! och aye the noo too many gels make ye poo.
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Review pls :-) Simon
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Good video coach! :D
Appreciate it!
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