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 года назад

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 года назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@klyyoung2728 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@BigDSProductions 2 года назад

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.

@keithhigginson554 Год назад

Fantastic and engaging vid. Nicely done !

@elmerrichardson6413 2 года назад

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 года назад

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 ;)

@DavidJGreenwood 10 месяцев назад

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

@amableodiable Год назад

Love the children part, that's totally accurate!

@Snicker60515 Год назад

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!

@Chrisb286 2 года назад

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

@ChrisP978 Год назад

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.

@mwsaab9 8 месяцев назад

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

@Bungle2010 2 месяца назад

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

@filipfeyaerts3733 Год назад

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

@johnthebiker300 Год назад

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

@stanislavkindiakov6334 Год назад

Improvement from 2.8 to 3.3 is massive, well done!

@StellaHulliet 11 месяцев назад

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!

@mikewynn8901 Год назад

entertaining presentation style!

@simonfujiyama 2 месяца назад

“Progressive Overload“ - the 80s band 😂

@sandybartlett1333 Год назад

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

@1carusjohn32 Год назад

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!!

@lekiwiquoi Год назад

Good job

@Sportivecyclist Год назад

Thanks. I try...

@sasquatchrosefarts 2 года назад

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

@illini81 3 месяца назад

Bruv’s a witty wheelie

@laudel7 Год назад

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 2 месяца назад

Easy? Did you do the whole thing? 🤔

@allwaysbrian 8 месяцев назад

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

@Sportivecyclist 8 месяцев назад

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

@michaelhong801 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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….

@Rock44Digi 2 месяца назад

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 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@johnnyboy4711 2 года назад

golden cheetah,ooh la la

@brunomfduque 8 месяцев назад

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 !!!!

@Peakabike 2 года назад

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

@SeeDaRipper... Год назад

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! 🤫

@jerryjanusz1410 2 года назад

You sir are a real Nutter! Subscribe!

@Sportivecyclist 2 года назад

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

@jerryjanusz1410 2 года назад

@@Sportivecyclist go crazy,. Pun intended

@anon7789 2 года назад

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

@ChrisP978 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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…