Is your Epic training on track - where should you be right now?

[Enticement]

Which is NOT what you're saying. Go back and read your posts again.

 

And HIIT is not the best way to start training now if you have not trained before now. The best thing to do is to alternate. NOT solely attempt HIIT or threshold efforts.

 

For farks sake dude, form an opinion. Then Stick By It.

 

To quote - read carefully:

 

According to clinical research and from practical experience I found you can save a lot of time if you introduce HIT training in your prep - but like I said : HIT requires a sequential process starting with 1) LIT to ensure a well sorted logistical transport system, then 2) you do the one part of HIT whereby you ensure the in-cell chemical processes (energy systems) are sorted, and then 3) you sync your muscle cell contractions. Bottom line, you should not stick to HIT or LIT type only - the picture explains more:

 

[cycletraining]

December you should be doing mostly long rides in low (60 - 75%) heart rate. Once a week hill ride or intervals in your threshold about 85% of your max heart rate. December should be your maximum volume and then gradually decrease volume(weekly hours) and increase intensity.