I notice that when I push my power output to the new limits I often have to pause for a second or two (and sometimes more) during my 2x20 min intervals or 1 hr FTP tests. The rest is enough for my heart rate to drop rapidly by 10 to 15 beats.
I wonder is this detrimental to training effect? Is it better to complete the interval in one solid effort, or do these small "breaks" make no difference. I wonder if I continued in a solid block if my heart rate would continue to creep up well above the lactic threshold?
I wonder is this detrimental to training effect? Is it better to complete the interval in one solid effort, or do these small "breaks" make no difference. I wonder if I continued in a solid block if my heart rate would continue to creep up well above the lactic threshold?