I've been reading the book by Chric Carmichael called, Eat Right to Train Right. It has a test in it that can help you determine what your VO2 max is. It is called the CTS test. I did it today and came out around 50%. I am 45 years old and have been riding seriously on road bikes for about 7 months.
It has some helpful information on heart rate targets based upon the test and uses periodization in your diet to match periodization in your training schedule. I bought it because I've lost about 35 pounds over the last 6 months but I 've stalled out. So, I am going to see if I can get things started up again in the weight loss department.
I am glad I live down in the Southwest where I can ride this winter. I don't know if I could stand the indoor trainer much. I guess I will do the test again in 3 months and see if I've made any improvement.
According to the test, I need to keep my endurance miles around or below 130 bpm and do my tempo rides at around 134. When I do recovery rides, I need to keep my heartrate around 105. I am in a foundation stage right now and plan on staying there for the next three months and gradually increasing my mileage until I am ready for the preparation stage in March. I'll need the extra calories just to make up for all the blamed wind!
Have any of you had experience with Carmichale's work? What did you find and how did you do?
It has some helpful information on heart rate targets based upon the test and uses periodization in your diet to match periodization in your training schedule. I bought it because I've lost about 35 pounds over the last 6 months but I 've stalled out. So, I am going to see if I can get things started up again in the weight loss department.
I am glad I live down in the Southwest where I can ride this winter. I don't know if I could stand the indoor trainer much. I guess I will do the test again in 3 months and see if I've made any improvement.
According to the test, I need to keep my endurance miles around or below 130 bpm and do my tempo rides at around 134. When I do recovery rides, I need to keep my heartrate around 105. I am in a foundation stage right now and plan on staying there for the next three months and gradually increasing my mileage until I am ready for the preparation stage in March. I'll need the extra calories just to make up for all the blamed wind!
Have any of you had experience with Carmichale's work? What did you find and how did you do?