Heart Rate
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To be honest, I would say, MTB gives a more all-over work-out and can build your upper body up- which as a runner ain't great, but a road bike doesn't have that tendency
Now, I know you're a feminist, and I think that's adorable, but this is grown-up time and I'm the man.
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Braddie - light green
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I agree with that, although looking at some of the porkers I meet out on the trail you wouldn't think so.
Road biking has always benefited my running, as I'm sure MTBing has. I reckon though if you want to get a strong upper body, you are better off down the gym.
(I was the previous post as well, prior to me registering)
Road biking has always benefited my running, as I'm sure MTBing has. I reckon though if you want to get a strong upper body, you are better off down the gym.
(I was the previous post as well, prior to me registering)
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the reason for it being better is the fact that it does give more of an all round work out. its cross training, its not meant to be exactly the same as your normal (running) trianing. I dont think 2hrs of mountain biking a week will turn you into a trail riding beefcake, but it would help strengthen some of the muscles you dont work on so much. Which is good for your running, i dont want my arm muscles to be using up oxygen which could be going to my legs or brain, so in having them fit, but not big and bulky, is very important. its also better than going down the gym as it is cardivascular, and gyms are for loosers.
but why why go MTBing when you can go skiing...
but why why go MTBing when you can go skiing...
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mharky - team nopesport
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HEART RATE/cross training
Hello
the reason heart rate can be an unreliable indicator of "work rate" is that it is effected by many other factors other than simply the exercising workload eg arousal/anxiety, endocrines inc diurnal rhythms therefore time of day, digestion, posture etc etc
some of these relate to the various cross trainers in the gym, for example postural influences will have an effect sitting bike vs reclining bike (heart rate would tend to be higher on the sitting bike as opposed to the reclining bike.)
However heart rate is easy to montior and alongside your perceived exertion is a good way to see if you are really working hard. The cross trainer type machines rachael was talking about are good for increasing heart rate due to the increased muscle mass you are working (they tend to use both legs and arms) also spinning is good fun, i tried it last week, it's good because of the group vibe increasing motivation.
If you are not used to using heart rate montiors for training it is a good idea to get a feel for how your own personal perception of effort relates to your own personal heart rate and what your approximate maximum is.
Heart rate is an indicator of VO2 as opposed to an accurate measure of VO2. at your heart rate max you are above your Vo2 max -obviously!! but at what %HR max you supplement with anaerobic metabolism depends on the person and on other factors (some mentioned above) another important factor is at what %VO2 and %HRmax you are accumulating lactate. Your lactate threshold will be close to your anaerobic threshold. For orienteering the ability to exercise for a long time at a high % of your VO2 max is as important as what your VO2max actually is.
god i am starting to bore myself and i haven't even got to the point yet.
the point is..
cross training is good for adding supplementary CV sessions on top of mileage (for injury prevention purposes) but try to get a feel for your own levels and limits using both heart rate monitoring and perception of effort. then you will be able to effectively train by A)doing interval type efforts very near your maximum and b)doing longer efforts at a predefined % of your maximum.
if you can tolerate a high mileage without injury/illness I personally think you are better off running than cross training.
if you want a better explanantion or to know more email me. or if you want a test in nottingham, before april!!!
the reason heart rate can be an unreliable indicator of "work rate" is that it is effected by many other factors other than simply the exercising workload eg arousal/anxiety, endocrines inc diurnal rhythms therefore time of day, digestion, posture etc etc
some of these relate to the various cross trainers in the gym, for example postural influences will have an effect sitting bike vs reclining bike (heart rate would tend to be higher on the sitting bike as opposed to the reclining bike.)
However heart rate is easy to montior and alongside your perceived exertion is a good way to see if you are really working hard. The cross trainer type machines rachael was talking about are good for increasing heart rate due to the increased muscle mass you are working (they tend to use both legs and arms) also spinning is good fun, i tried it last week, it's good because of the group vibe increasing motivation.
If you are not used to using heart rate montiors for training it is a good idea to get a feel for how your own personal perception of effort relates to your own personal heart rate and what your approximate maximum is.
Heart rate is an indicator of VO2 as opposed to an accurate measure of VO2. at your heart rate max you are above your Vo2 max -obviously!! but at what %HR max you supplement with anaerobic metabolism depends on the person and on other factors (some mentioned above) another important factor is at what %VO2 and %HRmax you are accumulating lactate. Your lactate threshold will be close to your anaerobic threshold. For orienteering the ability to exercise for a long time at a high % of your VO2 max is as important as what your VO2max actually is.
god i am starting to bore myself and i haven't even got to the point yet.
the point is..
cross training is good for adding supplementary CV sessions on top of mileage (for injury prevention purposes) but try to get a feel for your own levels and limits using both heart rate monitoring and perception of effort. then you will be able to effectively train by A)doing interval type efforts very near your maximum and b)doing longer efforts at a predefined % of your maximum.
if you can tolerate a high mileage without injury/illness I personally think you are better off running than cross training.
if you want a better explanantion or to know more email me. or if you want a test in nottingham, before april!!!
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