OnTheRicky Posted May 23, 2019 Share Who uses something like Polar flow, Training Peaks or Garmin's equivalent to track their cardio load/TRIMP/recovery/form? I'm curious to know if these estimates are used by "serious" athletes or not? From my personal experience with Polar flow, the estimates can be a bit poor... showing either detraining in a recovery week or over-reaching mid-way through a training block, which is probably right, but it's not like I stop or reduce my training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 25, 2019 Share Who uses something like Polar flow, Training Peaks or Garmin's equivalent to track their cardio load/TRIMP/recovery/form? I'm curious to know if these estimates are used by "serious" athletes or not? From my personal experience with Polar flow, the estimates can be a bit poor... showing either detraining in a recovery week or over-reaching mid-way through a training block, which is probably right, but it's not like I stop or reduce my training.Go to http://intervals.icu - it shows the PMC and also various zones. The latest update is one of the best... showing when you’re over/under trained, visually too. The developer is a hubber, and uses “our” feedback to improve the data displayed. Go to this thread for more info: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/178806-intervalsicu-interval-detection-and-training-tool/ Edited May 25, 2019 by Frosty OnTheRicky and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted June 10, 2019 Share Hi guys, I need some advice. Lately I am struggling with my energy levels. I got ill a week ago and ever since I feel a bit weird actually, in the sense of I lost my will power to get on the bike - something I never had a problem with...When I got sick (normal flu) my GP suggested that I should get a recovery shake. He told me I should go talk to the reps at Dischem/Clicks but I feel that my chances would be better here on the Hub. To give context, I used to do 10 hours plus per week on the bike followed by a week recovery (3 weeks on, 1 week off, repeat). I work full-time in retail, my monthly hours are 195 sometimes even a bit more. I do have Vitamin D deficiency and I am on supplements, one of my culprits for feeling fatigued the whole time.My diet is pretty healthy and I avoid junk food where I can. I do not eat a lot of sugars, in fact I hate sweet stuff, more a 'sout tand' and completely ditched white bread (glutenintolerans).So, it is quite frustrating for me to feel so low energized... Definitely impacts my cycling. But I know there is a lot of factors that plays a crucial rule: Stress, sleep and general well-being, but with that being said I did notice after a hard week of cycling and work, my body takes a dip and sometimes I recover from it and like last week my body could not.Not sure if I'll benefit from a recovery shake or more specific a whey protein shake? Any input will be appreciated, thanks. Edited June 12, 2019 by Andrew_Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsc Posted June 11, 2019 Share Like which whey brand?Windhoek Draught bullet77, Jakkals., AllAboutRides and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted June 11, 2019 Share Hi guys, I need some advice. Lately I am struggling with my energy levels. I got ill a week ago and ever since I feel a bit weird actually, in the since of I lost my will power to get on the bike - something I never had a problem with... When I got sick (normal flu) my GP suggested that I should get a recovery shake. He told me I should go talk to the reps at Dischem/Clicks but I feel that my chances would be better here on the Hub. To give context, I used to do 10 hours plus per week on the bike followed by a week recovery (3 weeks on, 1 week off, repeat). I work full-time in retail, my monthly hours are 195 sometimes even a bit more. I do have Vitamin D deficiency and I am on supplements, one of my culprits for feeling fatigued the whole time. My diet is pretty healthy and I avoid junk food where I can. I do not eat a lot of sugars, in fact I hate sweet stuff, more a 'sout tand' and completely ditched white bread (glutenintolerans). So, it is quite frustrating for me to feel so low energized... Definitely impacts my cycling. But I know there is a lot of factors that plays a crucial rule: Stress, sleep and general well-being, but with that being said I did notice after a hard week of cycling and work, my body takes a dip and sometimes I recover from it and like last week my body could not. Not sure if I'll benefit from a recovery shake or more specific a whey protein shake? Any input will be appreciated, thanks. I think mostly these supplements are snake oil. there is some benefit in a protein addition to a fruit smoothie, but try and keep to a supplement that has very few other ingredients. My recovery regime has mostly been rest and beer. In my opinion, it will be of greater benefit doing easier rides during the week, and keeping the higher intensity/duration stuff for the week-ends. Andrew_Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppi Posted June 11, 2019 Share Chocolate milkshake....................... Frosty, Leon O, Andrew_Smith and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstring Posted June 11, 2019 Share Hi guys, I need some advice. Lately I am struggling with my energy levels. I got ill a week ago and ever since I feel a bit weird actually, in the since of I lost my will power to get on the bike - something I never had a problem with... When I got sick (normal flu) my GP suggested that I should get a recovery shake. He told me I should go talk to the reps at Dischem/Clicks but I feel that my chances would be better here on the Hub. To give context, I used to do 10 hours plus per week on the bike followed by a week recovery (3 weeks on, 1 week off, repeat). I work full-time in retail, my monthly hours are 195 sometimes even a bit more. I do have Vitamin D deficiency and I am on supplements, one of my culprits for feeling fatigued the whole time. My diet is pretty healthy and I avoid junk food where I can. I do not eat a lot of sugars, in fact I hate sweet stuff, more a 'sout tand' and completely ditched white bread (glutenintolerans). So, it is quite frustrating for me to feel so low energized... Definitely impacts my cycling. But I know there is a lot of factors that plays a crucial rule: Stress, sleep and general well-being, but with that being said I did notice after a hard week of cycling and work, my body takes a dip and sometimes I recover from it and like last week my body could not. Not sure if I'll benefit from a recovery shake or more specific a whey protein shake? Any input will be appreciated, thanks.I had the same problem and what worked for me was take time off and have fun on your bike for a few weeks coffee rides if on the road and if you MTB i just go for short rides but must be the fun stuff. im also in retail, im now starting to ramp up hours on the bike slowly again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanleynel Posted June 11, 2019 Share Have a blood test and check all vitamin levels before taking supplements otherwise just a waste of good moneyCheck Vitaman B12 and iron Edited June 11, 2019 by Stanleynel AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 11, 2019 Share Chocolate milkshake.......................Steri Stumpie FTW gtr1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted June 12, 2019 Share Everyone is different. When I feel dips in energy levels I take out one of my old roadbikes and do gentle 30 to 50km rides. I also changed to using old fashioned Game in one bottle and having jungle oats before longer rides. Probably no science in the game but it's made huge difference as I dehydrate super easily and nothing else I tried worked previously. I also agree with time off but personally I have to be careful with this option because I like food and beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted June 12, 2019 Share Snip- 1-2 tbl sp Nut butter -SnipCoffee all over keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet77 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Windhoek Draught Aaah ha that's the Rob I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted June 12, 2019 Share I think mostly these supplements are snake oil. there is some benefit in a protein addition to a fruit smoothie, but try and keep to a supplement that has very few other ingredients. My recovery regime has mostly been rest and beer. In my opinion, it will be of greater benefit doing easier rides during the week, and keeping the higher intensity/duration stuff for the week-ends. Unfortunately in retail there is no such thing as weekends... I had the same problem and what worked for me was take time off and have fun on your bike for a few weeks coffee rides if on the road and if you MTB i just go for short rides but must be the fun stuff. im also in retail, im now starting to ramp up hours on the bike slowly again. Thanks for the feedback Hamstring, I will take a few weeks easy and just have fun. Before I got sick, I did manage to ramp up my hours quite nicely. Now the trick is the get back into the rhythm. But like you said, I will take it easy and take it from there. Have a blood test and check all vitamin levels before taking supplements otherwise just a waste of good moneyCheck Vitaman B12 and iron I did a blood test 4-months ago and all my levels were fine expect for my Vitamin D which was quite low. So yeah, then supplements will be a waste of good money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted June 12, 2019 Share Coffee all over keyboard :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zama7 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Anyone used a massage gun or can recommend something similar ? https://www.pulsepro.co.za/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted November 13, 2020 Share Anyone used a massage gun or can recommend something similar ? https://www.pulsepro.co.za/https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/186645-body-massage-guns/page-4 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/186001-percussion-massage-gun/?hl=massage+gun Zama7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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