08-31-2024, 03:26 AM
(02-05-2024, 04:41 AM)GirishH Wrote: I have a Garmin Instinct but I should admit that I have used it mostly to track rides and distance. Occasionally I look at the elevation profile and heart-rate but nothing beyond that..:-(
(02-04-2024, 04:10 AM)meamoantonio Wrote:(01-31-2024, 10:40 AM)GirishH Wrote: Just curious how you do this interval training. I have a Garmin watch to keep track of mileage/stats but haven't used it beyond that. What's a good way to train, instead of just riding? I mostly choose hilly routes to get some challenges in but that's about it. Any pointers are helpful. Thanks
What kind of Garmin Watch do you have? there's some pre loaded "coaching" programs even for cycling when you look at the app. but for the meatier training bits I think they require you to get the Garmin power meter and Cyclocomp
Thanks, Spinman. I know my resting and max HR. Rarely reach the max HR even on really strong, strenuous rides. Not sure if we are supposed to. But again, that max HR is from running days so might not get to that high of HR with biking.
I have biked most of my bike and am ashamed to admit that I always get confused between big/small gear. I do know that the "size" of the actual gear is the opposite of the gear "number". But I am assuming that you are referring to the gear where it's hardest to ride, so smallest cog I guess.
I will look more into cadence and anaerobic threshold...
I have run several marathons, ridden several century rides, and done months-long biking but rarely paid much attention to the actual terminology. Probably because I knew/learned when to change gears and which way to change them..:-)
But now when I am not riding long distances, I still want to stay in shape. Hence, trying to learn from you all. Thanks again.
(02-04-2024, 01:40 PM)SPINMAN Wrote:(01-31-2024, 10:40 AM)GirishH Wrote: Just curious how you do this interval training. I have a Garmin watch to keep track of mileage/stats but haven't used it beyond that. What's a good way to train, instead of just riding? I mostly choose hilly routes to get some challenges in but that's about it. Any pointers are helpful. Thanks
I learned most of my interval training as a Spinning instructor and Johnny G training for 25 years and adapted to outdoor cycling and vice-versa. I take what I learn from outdoor rides to indoor training. It involves, for the most part, heart rate training in different zones. Endurance, strength, race day, and recovery. Yes, recovery is an important part of intervals. It's important to know your resting heart rate and your max HR. After that, you can curate your own interval training for your goals. My own training right now is big-gear, low-cadence, HR at AT (anaerobic threshold). Since I have no hills to challenge me in Florida, that's what I do indoors and out, so I'm ready for my travel to the mountains! Occasionally, I'll do high-cadence training as well as max HR sprints.
Hey @GirishH , Instinct comes preloaded with cycling training programs, check the coach/training tab on Garmin Connect and it should show you what plans are available depending on what your training goals are. Hope this helps!