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Old 21-11.-2007, 05:08 AM   #1
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In Dr. Coggan and Allens book they have a 15min rest interval between 20 mi intervals for sweet spot but 10 min rest for L4. THis seems long is there a physiological explanation? In addition I have read on this forum of ppl taking a 5 min rest between 20 min intervals. thanks
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Old 21-11.-2007, 05:30 AM   #2
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In Dr. Coggan and Allens book they have a 15min rest interval between 20 mi intervals for sweet spot but 10 min rest for L4. THis seems long is there a physiological explanation? In addition I have read on this forum of ppl taking a 5 min rest between 20 min intervals. thanks
Take as much or as little as you need to get mentally ready for the next effort. Your overall AP, NP and efficiency of your workouts will be higher if you take shorter rests, but from an adaptation standpoint the rest interval doesn't really matter for longer efforts like L4 work.

You might also play with the search function on these forums, this question has been asked and answered many times.

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Old 21-11.-2007, 06:30 AM   #3
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Take as much or as little as you need to get mentally ready for the next effort. Your overall AP, NP and efficiency of your workouts will be higher if you take shorter rests, but from an adaptation standpoint the rest interval doesn't really matter for longer efforts like L4 work.

You might also play with the search function on these forums, this question has been asked and answered many times.

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you mean this thread on this very page?

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t439564.html

It is a fair question though. I used to worry about all kinds of minutiae like that (sp?) before I saw the forest (and it was green ).
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Default Re: Rest Between 20 min interval

One could argue that the rest between intervals or blocks is akin to a proper cooldown after a ride. I find that getting off the bike immediately after a hard effort is not good for me. Thus, I make a conscious effort to keep moving my legs.
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you mean this thread on this very page?

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t439564.html

It is a fair question though. I used to worry about all kinds of minutiae like that (sp?) before I saw the forest (and it was green ).

sorry.. didnt mean to bring up a topic already covered
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