Hey Guys, Long time reader, first time poster here.
Just after some opinions and knowledge on how to improve my bike power, in particulary my FTP.
A bit about me.. I'm only 20 years of age and am a Triathlete rather than a cyclist racing Long Course races (70.3 & Soon my First Ironman). I did a test as recommended in "Training and Racing with a Power Meter" on an indoor trainer and came up with a FTP of 205w, 2.97w/kg. I felt this was a little bit low as was told that indoor trainers can vary your watts by up to 6%?
Anyway what i am after is some information on how it is best to tackle training to increase my Threshold Power?
What sort of Intervals should i be doing e.g. 5x5min intervals at V02? 3x15min at FTP? What recovery time between intervals?
How often should this sessions be conducted per week?
Is it a good idea to include these during Long Rides of 3.5hrs+ or should I strictly keep this in the "Endurance" Zone?
Any other information or recommendations is appreciated!
Just after some opinions and knowledge on how to improve my bike power, in particulary my FTP.
A bit about me.. I'm only 20 years of age and am a Triathlete rather than a cyclist racing Long Course races (70.3 & Soon my First Ironman). I did a test as recommended in "Training and Racing with a Power Meter" on an indoor trainer and came up with a FTP of 205w, 2.97w/kg. I felt this was a little bit low as was told that indoor trainers can vary your watts by up to 6%?
Anyway what i am after is some information on how it is best to tackle training to increase my Threshold Power?
What sort of Intervals should i be doing e.g. 5x5min intervals at V02? 3x15min at FTP? What recovery time between intervals?
How often should this sessions be conducted per week?
Is it a good idea to include these during Long Rides of 3.5hrs+ or should I strictly keep this in the "Endurance" Zone?
Any other information or recommendations is appreciated!