42-Year Old Tries a ZWIFT Training Plan And FINALLY 'Gets It'

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In this video I compete my first Zwift training plan and share what I've learnt. Find out if I managed to increase my fitness levels, including that all important power-to-weight ratio, in the FTP test at the end.
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@paulhume8083 2 роки тому

The biggest and easiest improvement you can make is getting a fan. I have two and one is so powerful it almost rips my t-shirt off. Joking aside, a rise in core temperature increases your RPE so you slow down. Having a fan doesn't make you stronger per se, it lowers your RPE, it feels easier and you can go harder for longer. I have one trained on my head and the other on my body and legs. The effect of lowering your RPE is almost immediate when you ride without a fan then turn it on.

@davecasey4341 2 роки тому

I got two fans from Amazon and picked up one of those remote controlled outlet bars. Now I can switch the fans on from the uncomfort of my bike seat and feel the gentle hurricane breeze wash over me. Best additiion to my pain cave ever. 😂

@DoNuT_1985 Рік тому

Getting a full-smart trainer IMO is a real game-changer for indoor riding. It makes workouts a no-brainer since it's only 'painting by numbers' instead of trying to get correct cadence and power down while you're already in agony on some workouts. To be honest, I stopped doing to many free rides and went to mostly workouts because you don't always have to shift through your cassette with all these little bumps, especially in the rural parts of Watopia.

@jaymendes Рік тому

Man, you are hillarious. Love the jokes, the information, the storytelling... Keep it up, I'm sure your are going to explode on YT. Just keep it consistent

@gustavofring-thechickenman Рік тому

was going to type this exact thing... definitely subscribing to follow! :)

@BigDSProductions 2 роки тому

Just like adding upgrades to my bike annually keeps my interest peaked for outdoor rides (this season it's a power meter), upgrading my indoor trainer to a direct drive wahoo kickr core helped me do more indoor riding this winter than ever. So much better than my previous wheel on smart trainer and original wheel on dumb trainer.

@klyyoung2728 2 роки тому

That's a huge improvement going from 2.8w/kg to 3.3. Congrats! One of the best things I did this year was getting a direct mount Wahoo Kickr indoor trainer. I went from 1.2w/kg up to 2.5w/kg in 4 months. Hoping to build up to >3w/kg one day.

@stanislavkindiakov6334 11 місяців тому

Good improvement. Don‘t stop training and sure you will beat 3 w/kg!

@DavidJGreenwood 8 місяців тому

new to this channel (discovered this morning). Already three videos deeps. Excellent work mate - informative and ruddy good fun.

@elmerrichardson6413 2 роки тому

Great vid and good job on completing your training program. I'm in the midst of a 4 week program on Zwift, currently, in the middle of week 2. It's my 1st time doing a structured training program an so far it's been great. I have a workout room for my setup, I have Tacx Flux S trainer, computer, 50 inch TV, 2 fans front and back. IMO having a room for it instead of garage is the best way to go. Ride on.

@CameronPriceJ 2 роки тому

Great job on completing your program! I particularly enjoyed that you mentioned neglecting your children within the law haha I just got onto Zwift for this reason as I have a son of 2 months and when he naps, I try to train since leaving the house isn't an option. However, this has proven to still be difficult as he likes to wake up just as I am "walnuts deep" (haha) into my FTP session and thus no completions yet for me! New subscriber ;)

@keithhigginson554 11 місяців тому

Fantastic and engaging vid. Nicely done !

@Chrisb286 2 роки тому

Great effort, and as normal a very entertaining video 😂 keep up the great work.👏🚴‍♂️👍

@Snicker60515 Рік тому

Extremely entertaining video! Thank you for sharing your experience! I just this second purchased a Jet Black smart trainer(since it's the exact same one that Zwift is going to start selling in October) so I can get more out of my new bike and start actually seeing some fitness gains in my 44 years of age. Since I work nocturnally, it's not always feasible to ride every day and the weather often doesn't permit either, but now I'm hopefully going to see gains and more important, see them translate to ON THE ROAD. Great video, cheers!

@mwsaab9 6 місяців тому

Will be adding a wahoo kickr core to my own man-cave soon 🙂 Thx for your insights.

@Bungle2010 26 днів тому

I went from 196 to 227, so almost exactly the same. I do have a smart trainer.

@simonfujiyama Місяць тому

“Progressive Overload“ - the 80s band 😂

@filipfeyaerts3733 Рік тому

You’re funny! Lots of improvements still possible 😉 keep on the good work

@amableodiable Рік тому

Love the children part, that's totally accurate!

@1carusjohn32 Рік тому

Fun Vid, but either look at a few bike fit videos or better still get one. Risk of doing some damage if your watts keep going up. Hips not stable and legs over extending. It's not as simple as just dropping the saddle --- but getting it right will lead to way more comfort,vefficiency and effectively free watts!!

@ChrisP978 Рік тому

The same training plan took me from 3.3 to 3.6 W/kg at 49 (on Wahoo kicker core) over the previous winter. It's a quick way to "level up". Building up from there though is much harder.

@sandybartlett1333 Рік тому

Ahhhh I love your sense of humor. Super dry austin powers level

@johnthebiker300 Рік тому

Love the t-mobile jersey. A smart trainer is a major improvement. 15% ftp improve is very significant.

@mikewynn8901 11 місяців тому

entertaining presentation style!

@stanislavkindiakov6334 11 місяців тому

Improvement from 2.8 to 3.3 is massive, well done!

@StellaHulliet 9 місяців тому

Congratulations on your massive improvement from 2.8 to 3.3! Well done! As an ebike user, I recently found a new project called the freebeat Morph 2-in-1 eBike, and it's truly impressive. One of its outstanding features is the indoor recharge capability, allowing you to charge the bike while using it indoors. It's a game-changer for those who enjoy indoor training. The Morph eBike also offers a powerful 750W motor, 80mm front suspension, and puncture-resistant tires for a smooth and confident outdoor ride. Plus, its Smart Saddle Detection+ feature provides valuable performance insights and keeps you motivated. Keep up the great work, and enjoy your cycling journey!

@sasquatchrosefarts 2 роки тому

Do one leg pedaling drills at all cadences. And watch your power go up 20-40 percent.

@lekiwiquoi Рік тому

Good job

@Sportivecyclist Рік тому

Thanks. I try...

@illini81 Місяць тому

Bruv’s a witty wheelie

@Rock44Digi 9 днів тому

I've been using a Peloton competitor (Bowflex) for ~9k miles on Zwift, doing outdoor riding 75% of the time. Do you guys feel it's worth upgrading my indoor setup? It feela like my spin bike is doing the job quite well honestly.

@mohongzhi 2 роки тому

same age a little bit more FTP. Just wondering how can you use these big earphones during indoor cycling. I tried once in winter, and it's still nearly killed me.

@AndrewEbling Рік тому

Agreed. Noise cancelling earbuds do wonders for blocking out trainer & fan noise too.

@laudel7 Рік тому

I started that program found it easyish. I changed to the 4 week FTP booster program. Try that one if you haven’t already. Much more intense and effective.

@Bungle2010 26 днів тому

Easy? Did you do the whole thing? 🤔

@michaelhong801 Рік тому

Well done… I am on week 6 now. Similar stats so just wanted to ask. My last two threshold workouts in week5, I had to hold FTP for like 4-5mins at 100rpm. By this stage I could not hold the cadence and so I grinded the FTP at around 70-80rpm. How was your experience in terms of holding cadence on the harder workouts?

@Sportivecyclist Рік тому

I don’t remember having a particular problem with higher cadence but I do tend to prefer spinning over grinding. Also I was doing it on the elite so there was no erg mode controlling the trainer - I was using the gears to hit the power and cadence numbers - I may have been making it easier for myself….

@brunomfduque 7 місяців тому

When im kid i ride bike, after that i stop 10 years, drinking, smoking. In 2020 i stop and start again riding... Now my ftp its 4.2w/kg, i make +10k km year but try to pass this 4.2 and 60VO2 its REALLY dificcult !!!!

@SeeDaRipper... Рік тому

Ay up mucker, is there a simple app that floats over other apps that can read your speed cadence and mileage in the corner of ones screen whilst say watching youtube/movies etc? so you can basically work out and be entertained simultaneously? And if not, don't steal my idea! 🤫

@allwaysbrian 6 місяців тому

"Like many other Andrews, I don't actually sweat that much."...WTH are you talking about????? - ***Subscribed

@Sportivecyclist 6 місяців тому

Literally my favouritist joke on the entire channel. A Prince Andrew reference.

@johnnyboy4711 2 роки тому

golden cheetah,ooh la la

@Peakabike 2 роки тому

Well done, it looks like you need a fan though ? FTP should go up a bit, seriously !

@jerryjanusz1410 Рік тому

You sir are a real Nutter! Subscribe!

@Sportivecyclist Рік тому

I would like to use this quote in my promotional materials.

@jerryjanusz1410 Рік тому

@@Sportivecyclist go crazy,. Pun intended

@anon7789 Рік тому

Zwift ramp tests always give me 20-30 watts more than Trainerroad. Nice ego boost till you find out.

@ChrisP978 Рік тому

It was pretty much right on the money for me in terms of real world outdoor riding. Even if they aren't comparable across platforms it is the change that matters more than the absolute number.

@anon7789 Рік тому

@@ChrisP978 You are absolutely right. You can train using either. Both just use slightly different protocols and ramps to arrive at FTP figures from MAP. Don't ask me how and why I know that. lol.

@bu3zard686 Рік тому

Bit of a late comment (I'm new to your channel) but 'vajazzling my man-cave' is one of the best expressions I've heard in ages 😅😅

@Sportivecyclist Рік тому

Not sure if a vajazzling will do it right now. It’s the house dumping ground it seems. I think it’ll need a high pressure jet wash and a skip to add the sparkle downstairs…