Cycling: Wind Simulation Interval Workout
A great interval workout for simulating windy conditions on an indoor trainer or when you're outside with little wind. Warning: this will a very enjoyable, easy, fun and definitely not painful workout if done properly.
This is great interval workout for simulating windy conditions on an indoor trainer or when you're outside with little wind. Warning: this will a very enjoyable, easy, fun and definitely not painful workout if done properly.
If you're training for a triathlon attempt to maintain areo position the whole time.
Warm Up: 10 Minutes
Main Set:
8 Minutes - Cycling in HR Zone 4. Stay in chain and big gears targeting 60-70 rpm. You should feel your legs and breath.
2 Minutes - Recovery in HR Zone 3. You may, educe resistance slightly while maintaining your cadence.
x 7
Optional Next Level Fun: Every other set, spend 2 minutes in HR Zone 5 while maintaining cadence (i.e increase your resistance more). So you end up with:
6 Minutes in Z4
2 Minutes in Z5
2 Minutes recovery in Z3
Cool Down: 10 Minutes - HR Zone 1-2. 90-100 rpm at lower resistance, feel the difference.
Total Time: 1.5 Hours