Comments on: Was Eddy Merckx wrong? 4 Myths of Off-Season Training. http://www.everydaycyclistpodcast.com/2011/10/28/was-eddy-merckx-wrong-4-myths-of-off-season-training/ Cycling Training and Nutrition Information Sat, 19 May 2012 09:49:08 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 by: Julian http://www.everydaycyclistpodcast.com/2011/10/28/was-eddy-merckx-wrong-4-myths-of-off-season-training/#comment-595800 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:47:21 +0000 http://www.everydaycyclistpodcast.com/2011/10/28/was-eddy-merckx-wrong-4-myths-of-off-season-training/#comment-595800 Hi Graeme. Taking on Eddy Merckx ... wow that's brave! But, being an indoor trainer user (and a listener of your podcasts) I know that you're right; indoor trainer sessions can be as valuable riding miles. Recovering from significant injury sustained a year ago I've had to do many indoor miles to get back to fitness. The secret is to target HIT sessions - The sessions you advocate. I ride for 60 minutes at a time and vary the routines. Off the bike I use power breathing routines with flex exercises to build stability. All of these sessions have and continue to work well for me. My message (to add to yours)? If a 51 year old at 1.78m can maintain 65 kgs, kick-up his fitness and ride more strongly HIT sessions on an indoor trainer DO WORK. Ride on. Julian Hi Graeme.

Taking on Eddy Merckx … wow that’s brave! But, being an indoor trainer user (and a listener of your podcasts) I know that you’re right; indoor trainer sessions can be as valuable riding miles. Recovering from significant injury sustained a year ago I’ve had to do many indoor miles to get back to fitness. The secret is to target HIT sessions - The sessions you advocate. I ride for 60 minutes at a time and vary the routines.

Off the bike I use power breathing routines with flex exercises to build stability.

All of these sessions have and continue to work well for me.

My message (to add to yours)? If a 51 year old at 1.78m can maintain 65 kgs, kick-up his fitness and ride more strongly HIT sessions on an indoor trainer DO WORK.

Ride on.

Julian

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