Hi All I cycle (indoors and outdoors) about 8-9 hours a week. I had a cycle test done by a physiologist years ago (like over 10 years) who said my aerobic base was non-existent (not a huge surprise as I only did weight training back in those days) and that I should strengthen this. I usually star…

It’s not sexy but reading your story, if you want real gains I would eliminate all your sweet spot. Sweet Spot and Sweet Spot base are for people in a hurry. I love Chad but I believe I have heard him say almost anyone can build a sufficient base with 12 weeks of base work. Don’t flame me if I got…

With 8-9 hours and a history of a few seasons of SSB, I would suggest you give traditional base mv a try. I started TR 2 years ago with SSBLV, did SSBMV last year, and tried TBMV this year. It was really worth it.

Hi All Thanks for all the input…and variety of answers. Just for your info - the fasted Z2 rides are because I do an indoor 90 min turbo session at 5.30am before work. To do this I am up at 5am so if I were to eat, I would need to get up earlier which isn’t likely to happen. I was hoping fasted m…

I was thinking of doing SS workouts after this block and add 30 mins Z2 after those to build on what I (hopefully) built in this block

Hi On SS mid volume last year I was always fatigued and legs felt heavy. I assumed my ability to recover between workouts wasn’t good enough. I used the ramp test but my FTP I believe comes out very generous on a ramp test (hence switching back to a 20 minute test). On a ramp test, using that FT…

I asked this question a few weeks ago with similar curiosity. Answers were all positive to additional Z2 if possible. [image] Z2 and Intense Training - Mixing the best of both worlds, is it too big an ask? Training Hi TR Team I’m looking for some advice. I appreciate ho…

I have pretty much the same idea as you. Since I have to much time at hand and need a break from the intensity. I do a few weeks of traditional base. I for now will start with the first 4 weeks and see how it goes, probably add another block of this, goals for this are. Lose some weight Get used …

The traditional periodisation approach recommends 80% should be in Z2 in the base phase, dropping to about 40% in the final and maintenance phase, where faster speed orientated sessions rise proportionately ie, race season; hence, Z2 should always be a significant proportion of your weekly training.…

@Day , from your posts, I’m understanding that you are not naturally a diesel engine, but your events are all geared up to this (and you don’t need much top end). I did a variation on SSB1 HV for most of this year (probably 4-5 months), and it helped me enormously in building my own diesel. probably…

Thanks. I decided to stick to a majority of Z2 work for the next 3 months or so. I assume I will lose some top end ability (but hopefully get that back next year). I found with TR SSMV I just couldn’t recover so either my ‘FTP’ was too high (it definitely was which is why I am not doing a ramp te…

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I asked this question a few weeks ago with similar curiosity. Answers were all positive to additional Z2 if possible.

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