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by Cord1138
Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: An hour at zone 3, is it useful?
Replies: 765
Views: 262825

Re: An hour at zone 3, is it useful?

Thanks for taking the time to explain this. If I follow your logic, then doing 10 hours at Z2 and a 2 hour hard session a week, would be a good way to plan out a week? What are your thoughts on how to measure progress and know when to increase the effort? It really depends on where you are in your ...
by Cord1138
Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: An hour at zone 3, is it useful?
Replies: 765
Views: 262825

Re: An hour at zone 3, is it useful?

But the minimum, absolute minimum time of exercise you need to be doing for meaningful aerobic benefits (once you are no longer considered a sedentary person) is around 45 minutes. So if we are dividing 5 hours by 45 minutes, that's roughly 7 blocks of 45 minutes each. So let's say you do 45 minute...
by Cord1138
Mon Apr 05, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Aerobic endurance outpacing muscle endurance?
Replies: 47
Views: 20408

Re: Aerobic endurance outpacing muscle endurance?

So if you wanted my suggestion firstly I would look to increase your ride volume. And secondly I’d take a step back from complicated training theories and focus on really hitting the basics. Those being volume at low intensity, consistency and rest. I would develop a routine which fits around your ...
by Cord1138
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?
Replies: 21
Views: 10323

Re: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?

Flexibility alone won't help you in the drops unless you have a strong core to maintain that position and effectively transfer power. The core creates a stable platform for your legs to do work and maintain the aero position. Obviously having a gut really hurts in the drops as well :) Indeed :lol: ...
by Cord1138
Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?
Replies: 21
Views: 10323

Re: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?

Stretching (which includes yoga) is always a good thing, assuming you have the time for it. Increased flexibility can make your rides more comfortable, make your recoveries easier (not faster though) and generally make you feel better overall. Another thing I would highly recommend is a structured ...
by Cord1138
Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?
Replies: 21
Views: 10323

Re: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?

I stopped stretching before and after cycling and can't say I noticed anything negative or positive. One of the things that does help me after cycling is using a foam roller, so I tend to do that, as it helps get rid of some soreness. I also use compression tights after which I think help. I'll stre...
by Cord1138
Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?
Replies: 21
Views: 10323

Re: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?

I do the cycling-specific Adrienne one too, and have been for the last few months. I do seem to be able to go deeper in to the stretches as the weeks go by, but I'm yet to really see the benefit of this on the bike Not sure if you have seen this Dyllan Johnson analysis on the published studies arou...
by Cord1138
Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: Cycle Chat
Topic: Why am I so attracted to expensive bike stuff?
Replies: 13
Views: 2228

Re: Why am I so attracted to expensive bike stuff?

It's par for the course for all segments, take guitars, they seem to love old stuff and want you to buy new stuff constantly. The most expensive guitar you can buy is a 1959 Les Paul (artists own guitars excluded), but each year they bring out a new model or pedal that is so much better than last ye...
by Cord1138
Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?
Replies: 21
Views: 10323

Re: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?

Just reporting back, I tried the Adrienne post run and cycling yoga videos. Must say I enjoyed them, not for complete beginners I think. She has a great presenting style, so I will check out her other videos as well.
by Cord1138
Sun Mar 21, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How do you all cope with patches of bad weather? How do you continue training?
Replies: 15
Views: 5509

Re: How do you all cope with patches of bad weather? How do you continue training?

I don't go out in bad weather, don't like the rain. In the UK winter it get's dark early, so I don't like going out. Even with the best clothing, I take into account the braking distances and visibility, mine and drivers on the road, so I don't want to take the risk. Maybe I am too risk averse. Also...
by Cord1138
Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Cycle Chat
Topic: Why am I so attracted to expensive bike stuff?
Replies: 13
Views: 2228

Re: Why am I so attracted to expensive bike stuff?

Because we buy into the marketing BS. Maybe at the very elite level shaving hundreds of grammes will make a difference, but for the vast majority of people, it won't. Upgrading is useful when it improves your comfort. But despite knowing something new won't make a bit of difference, I still want it....
by Cord1138
Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Knee pain (stupid f#$%king knee pain)
Replies: 14
Views: 7195

Re: Knee pain (stupid f#$%king knee pain)

Mr.Gib wrote:
Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:32 am
Here is a thread with some photos of specific exercises: viewtopic.php?t=11620
Excellent thread, thanks for sharing
by Cord1138
Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:19 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?
Replies: 21
Views: 10323

Re: Anyone doing cycling specific Yoga?

This is the stretching yoga adverts I mentioned previously: https://new.dynamiccyclist.com/ Anyone tried it?
by Cord1138
Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Training
Topic: They're heavier. They cost more. They look kinda strange. Why should I buy/wear bib shorts?
Replies: 31
Views: 15763

Re: They're heavier. They cost more. They look kinda strange. Why should I buy/wear bib shorts?

Same as other have said, they stay in place, comfortable without the elastic around the waist. I didn't get the fuss either until I tried them, now it's bib's all the way for me now. Shorts for the indoor trainer only now for me as well.
by Cord1138
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: CX & Gravel
Topic: Tan Saddle Suggestions?
Replies: 22
Views: 4138

Re: Tan Saddle Suggestions?

Wow, never know about Gyes. The Rivet's are expensive in the UK, so might give Gyes a try!