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Post by Mark on Jan 13, 2010 18:02:15 GMT
So Seeing as there is very little cycling going on at the moment!!!  What are people doing to keep the fitness up?? |
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Post by oldgit on Jan 13, 2010 18:05:47 GMT
There was an article on the BBC page last week about "Sexercise" sounds good even to a guy of my age!!
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Post by danevs on Jan 13, 2010 18:20:20 GMT
There was an article on the BBC page last week about "Sexercise" sounds good even to a guy of my age!! ;D I've been trying to get out where possible for 1.5-2hr loops on the roadie and doing some sessions on the spinning bike in the gym, mind numbing stuff but I really need to start getting my arse in gear ready for the season.  Been doing a little bit of a repeats program involving weights, explosive power and high power cycling intervals in the gym as well but that's more to benefit my timetrialing ability than mountain biking. ;D  |
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Post by Paul on Jan 13, 2010 18:33:34 GMT
I've been looking at alternative ways to keep fit when i cant use the bike - been ages for me with the broken frame and now the weather.
I'm seriously looking into getting myself a quality rowing machine. It looks one of the best bits of kit to give a good overall workout. I've had back problems caused by a weakness of the core muscles in my back for about 3 years now due to a serious badminton injury. I've actually just downloaded a 5-day free pass for Fitness First gym so will hopefully be able to speak to one of their trainers.
Anyone able to comment on the use of a rowing machine for general fitness training??
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Post by Rob on Jan 13, 2010 18:38:04 GMT
Monday - Swimming 1hr PT1 hr
Tuesday - 2 sessions of PT1 hr each
Wednesday - Rest
Thursday - PT Session 1hr
Friday - PT Session 1hr
Thats thats about it.
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Post by S3dINS (AKA Nik) on Jan 13, 2010 18:43:16 GMT
I need to sort my head out and do something.
All snow and no riding makes Nik a lazy boy.
Anyone do spinning in Abergele gym?
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Post by Damon on Jan 13, 2010 18:52:57 GMT
Turbo trainer arrives in next few days  |
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Post by Russ on Jan 13, 2010 19:06:12 GMT
This is week 4 (Recovery) of Base Endurance training for me
Mon: 30 Mins Turbo Trainer - High Cadence Aerobic 140bpm max, ave about 128bpm
Tues: Rest
Wens: 30 Mins Turbo Trainer - Ditto
Thurs: 30 Mins Turbo Trainer - Ditto
Fri: Rest
Sat: 1hr 45mins High Cadence Aerobic again - hopefully will get out on on Cross bike
Sun: 30 Mins Turbo Trainer - High Cadence Aerobic ditto
Week 5 starts next Monday where I'll be doing mainly Aerobic again but a couple high intensity sessions. Including a flat out 30min time trial session.
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Post by mikebike on Jan 13, 2010 19:42:55 GMT
This is my week:
Monday - Drink beer, eat chocolate.
Tuesday - Drink beer, eat chocolate.
Wednesday - Drink beer, eat chocolate.
Thursday - Drink beer, eat chocolate.
Friday - Drink beer, eat chocolate.
Saturday - Drink beer, eat chocolate.
Sunday - Drink beer, eat chocolate.
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Post by danevs on Jan 13, 2010 20:37:08 GMT
This is week 4 (Recovery) of Base Endurance training for me Mon: 30 Mins Turbo Trainer - High Cadence Aerobic 140bpm max, ave about 128bpm Tues: Rest Wens: 30 Mins Turbo Trainer - Ditto Thurs: 30 Mins Turbo Trainer - Ditto Fri: Rest Sat: 1hr 45mins High Cadence Aerobic again - hopefully will get out on on Cross bike Sun: 30 Mins Turbo Trainer - High Cadence Aerobic ditto Week 5 starts next Monday where I'll be doing mainly Aerobic again but a couple high intensity sessions. Including a flat out 30min time trial session.  Which event are you targeting Russ?  |
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Post by Russ on Jan 13, 2010 20:48:52 GMT
How'd you guess? something in May 4 Weeks each of Base, Pre-Season, Early-Season and Peak-Season, followed by 2 weeks tapering then Event week. I know I could reduce the Tapering down to a week, but it gives me some flexibility. Each 4 week period consists of Start, Build, Push and Recovery weeks. I've always had lots of endurance, it's my sustainable speed I need to improve on. |
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Post by S3dINS (AKA Nik) on Jan 13, 2010 20:49:39 GMT
This is my week: Monday - Drink beer, eat chocolate. Tuesday - Drink beer, eat chocolate. Wednesday - Drink beer, eat chocolate. Thursday - Drink beer, eat chocolate. Friday - Drink beer, eat chocolate. Saturday - Drink beer, eat chocolate. Sunday - Drink beer, eat chocolate. Substitute chocolate with bacon and that's me |
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Post by Oggy on Jan 13, 2010 21:35:14 GMT
Not telling you, it top secret ;D
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Post by thistle on Jan 13, 2010 21:41:30 GMT
I've been out riding when I can for an hour, getting prodded by the physio and getting ready to move house. Things don't get much better as you can see ;D
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Post by Oggy on Jan 13, 2010 21:46:40 GMT
getting prodded by the physio No one told me that you could include that in a winter training plan, I must be reading the wrong book ;D |
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