I think you are right.runninboy said:I am sure you know much more about this than i do
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I think you are right.runninboy said:I am sure you know much more about this than i do
Alex Simmons/RST said:I think you are right.![]()
After some more reflection i concur and have in fact edited my earlier post.Alex Simmons/RST said:I think you are right.![]()
can't say I can recreate those specific charts with power data but here's a session a client did the other day on my ergo bike. Some 15-min TT efforts then some harder 4-min efforts. The shorter ones were a little erratic as the rider got used to the high inertial load of my ergo bike but pretty much the same HR pattern as I have already shown. In particular note the HR drift for the TT efforts and the time it takes for HR to catch up to the intensity (power) at which you are riding.biker77 said:Arrogant. Put some power data on your graph and then we can have a discussion.
I use one of these:unsheath said:I too think it's a mental barrier as I've never had a problem getting to my Max HR on the trainer. On the contrary, I often get to my Max HR quicker especially if I don't have the fan on. Remember that you're not getting the same cooling effects of the wind when outdoor training.
Most vastly underestimate the cooling requirement when training indoors. Since putting this puppy to work, my power went up overnight when training indoors. They are not that expensive either, this was ~ A$210 new. OK so it sounds like a Fokker taking off but I don't give a hoot, the ipod is in my ears anywayunsheath said:whoa!! Industrial strength!! Love it..
Alex Simmons/RST said:Most vastly underestimate the cooling requirement when training indoors. Since putting this puppy to work, my power went up overnight when training indoors. They are not that expensive either, this was ~ A$210 new. OK so it sounds like a Fokker taking off but I don't give a hoot, the ipod is in my ears anyway![]()
Yes. It is normal. Power does actually fluctuate like that in the real world. That doesn't mean one can't use it a guide. You are not attempting to sit at exactly X watts. You are looking to ride an interval at a given range of power, which might be between X and X+5% watts. And if doing outdoors on variable terrain, then you also go with the flow a little.biker77 said:The power line (presumably yellow) fluctuates considerably, especially on the poorly paced tt graph. Do you know why?
You could but nobody does. Even when you show them.biker77 said:I think it could also be argued that HR could be used to do interval training if you can maintain a linear increase over time vs using a constant power output. This is based on the data in your graphs.
Alex Simmons/RST said:Most vastly underestimate the cooling requirement when training indoors. Since putting this puppy to work, my power went up overnight when training indoors. They are not that expensive either, this was ~ A$210 new. OK so it sounds like a Fokker taking off but I don't give a hoot, the ipod is in my ears anyway![]()
That nice but 2 domestic fans won't cut it on the cooling front. The air flow is simply insufficient.Oldman said:We can save everyone alot of dough and have them do the basics: a)good box-type fan or two-Home Depot special for $15