Ok. I know what the published interval duration and recoveries are but want to know why the recoveries are different. I am using Golden Cheetah and have been observing W' which as best I can tell is Work Capacity Available above CP. Vo2 intervals are prescribed at 1:1 while Threshold type are 2:1 Im assuming since W' is used up faster in a Vo2 you are given a bit more time to recover not only heartrate but W'. Experience tells me that if your W' is done so are you. Havent done any threshold intervals on the trainer yet where I can observe W'. Something tells me it will be used at a slower rate than say a Vo2 max effort.
During interval training, where do the benefits come in? Is it the last 10% of the each interval? Is it from the accumulated time at the effort of all the intervals? Is it the last interval where you start in the most fatigued state?
Golden Cheetah tracks W' during efforts above CP and expressed it Kj. It also tells you in what kind state of fatigue you did the effort. The more available W', the less fatigued you are It also has a W' expended during a workout. A little extra recovery results in a gain in W'.
The Vo2 intervals sure would be a bit easier if better recovered. Im able to get in more intervals if I do recover longer than prescribed. I just dont want that extra recovery to hinder any adaptations.
During interval training, where do the benefits come in? Is it the last 10% of the each interval? Is it from the accumulated time at the effort of all the intervals? Is it the last interval where you start in the most fatigued state?
Golden Cheetah tracks W' during efforts above CP and expressed it Kj. It also tells you in what kind state of fatigue you did the effort. The more available W', the less fatigued you are It also has a W' expended during a workout. A little extra recovery results in a gain in W'.
The Vo2 intervals sure would be a bit easier if better recovered. Im able to get in more intervals if I do recover longer than prescribed. I just dont want that extra recovery to hinder any adaptations.