Heart Rate / Training & Nutrition HELP

[Guest TheEpicOne]

Hi to all the Hubbers out there!

 

Ever since I've started working from home December 2013 I have more time for training but I dont know if I'm doing the right kind of training..

 

I normally ride my MTB 5 times a week (or I'm trying to). Distances from 20km - 80km. The shorter distances I tend to ride fullgas and the longer rides at a much easier pace. After my 4th ride in a week my body is "eina" ....from shoulders to hands and my legs is burning.

 

This might also be incorrect bike setup, but according to my local bike shop everything is fine.

 

When it comes to HR I use the formula 220 - Age to get my maximum HR, this cant be correct so Im looking for someone in Cape Town (Northern Suberbs) to help me with correct bike setup, correct training plan, nutrition help and HR zone help?????

 

I would like to hear your thoughts and plz help if you can.

 

Cheers

[fanievb]

Sounds like you are overdoing it and not resting.

 

The HR formula you are using is incorrect.

 

I use Joe Friel's MTB training bible once you read the book a few times you'll be able to create a basic training program taking into account the do's and don'ts esp when it comes to HR based training

 

 

['Dale]

Check out www.joefrielsblog.com

Useful reading there. And easy to understand.

Cycling is a highly technical sport. Read lots and chat to experienced riders if you don't want a coach (generally for age category racers)

 

For bike fitment, Irma at cyclefunatic in D Ville.

Highly recommended service.

 

Sterkte!

[Mopkop]

 

For bike fitment, Irma at cyclefunatic in D Ville.

Highly recommended service.

 

Sterkte!

 

+1000000 for Irma

[Dots]

Do your self a favour and go and see the team at Sport Science Institute at Newlands. Jeroen Swart The Sience2Sport team is excellent. They will do your bike setup and you can do VO2Max assessment there which will help you with training zones and if you want to take it further also with training programs. They are really good and I can refer you to a number of people that have seen them.

 

One tip if you decide to do VO2Max assessment make sure your body is well rested for at least a week before you go as it is intense and get a true reflection of where you at you do not want to be fatigued.

Web page below.

http://www.sciencetosport.com/about-us/

 

Happy cycling