davetapson Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 And what does 100 TSS points mean I ask myself. This is what they say... You earn 100 TSS for an all out, 100%, 60-minute workout. So it seems I ride my commute at just over 50%.
V12man Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 My commute is just over 100. Ironically, when I'm unfit and it takes longer, the TSS is about 120 - when I'm fitter and faster it dips below 100. Doesn't seem right that when you are riding harder and faster that your TSS drops. Do you retest your FTP regularly or are you using a Powercal? If you are using a Powercal, that would probably be a reasonable explanation of the changes.
vanniri Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 I think the number is over 400/week for marginal gains. TSS is only a number measuring how hard you train. The basics to gain fitness is the same, i.e. progressively doing more over time. This "more" can be measured in various ways, TSS is only one (albeit a very useful one). As a result if you are very unfit, any exercise will increase your fitness, even a very low TSS
Bianchisti Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 TSS is only a number measuring how hard you train. The basics to gain fitness is the same, i.e. progressively doing more over time. This "more" can be measured in various ways, TSS is only one (albeit a very useful one). As a result if you are very unfit, any exercise will increase your fitness, even a very low TSS I'm so glad to hear that!
V12man Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 TSS is only a number measuring how hard you train. The basics to gain fitness is the same, i.e. progressively doing more over time. This "more" can be measured in various ways, TSS is only one (albeit a very useful one). As a result if you are very unfit, any exercise will increase your fitness, even a very low TSS TSS has a relationship to your fitness - so it is a relative measure, and you can't easily compare TSS scores except for the physiological impact. This is the formula for TSS - correctly attributed - so you can see as your FTP changes, then your TSS is adjusted relative to the FTP - so basically as you get fitter/stronger you can be working harder and going faster for the same TSS score as when you are slow and unfit - it is a very relative measure.. TSS = [(s × W × IF) ÷ (FTP × 3,600)] × 100 Allen, Hunter; Coggan, Andy , PhD (2010-04-01). Training and Racing with a Power Meter, 2nd Ed. (Kindle Location 2796). Ingram Distribution. Kindle Edition.
stringbean Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 TSS is only a number measuring how hard you train. The basics to gain fitness is the same, i.e. progressively doing more over time. This "more" can be measured in various ways, TSS is only one (albeit a very useful one). As a result if you are very unfit, any exercise will increase your fitness, even a very low TSSI'm sorry but I have to disagree with this.I know lots of people who comute everyday racking up HUGE miles and hrs/week but from a fitness point of view are no where.To me tss is VERY important.powermeter plus wind trainer plus 8-10hrs/week should get you riding near the front of the bunch.SB
Jakkals. Posted November 18, 2013 Posted November 18, 2013 although I have ridden 5times(probly not enough in duration) tss = 632. come on guys, lets get this power thread going again.
kirkkillissi Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 What avg power do I need for the Ironman to do a 5:30 ride with me and my bike weighing about 88kg?
McD23 Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 What avg power do I need for the Ironman to do a 5:30 ride with me and my bike weighing about 88kg?Well not sure but I would definitely get a lighter bike to start with and then it would be significantly less...
Jakkals. Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Weekly TSS, 784. Not training for anything specific, just a hard week(for me) on the bike.
McD23 Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Mine been 2500 to 3000 per month for last 3 months leading upto Epic
Jakkals. Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Mine been 2500 to 3000 per month for last 3 months leading upto Epic Thats good. consistency!!! Hope you are having a ball.
Dubber88 Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Sitting at about 780 for the week and going out tomorrow for chill 4 hours on road bike.Come Clarens, I will be ready...
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