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Using Ergometer LOAD vs. % SLOPE for DFAA-1 Base Training

"PerfPro Studio is such a fantastic product for training and analysis. It allows a cyclist to ride at a load based on an ergometer, or a load based on % slope. Yesterday, after assessing my DFAA-1 heart rate, SmO2 and wattage values, I decided to 'test' the values...."
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Base Ride Analysis Using Published Science

"In the first part of the video, you can see FatMaxxer being screencast from an Android to the PC window. The second screen is the Vo2master software, which is being screencast to the PC using LonelyScreen app. The rest of the information is being presented through PerfPro Studio. Post-ride analysis was done using PerfPro Studio, PerfPro Analyzer Beta, and Runalyze."
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The Road to 300 Watts FTP

Right Now, It's NOT about 300 Watts; It's About Raising LOWER THRESHOLD

The goal of base is to train the body for Economy. Stamina is the fundamental Pillar for Polarized Training. When you train using DFAA-1, you can get a clearer picture of how your body is responding to the training. Wattage and traditional heart rate become
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DFAA1 – Curb My Enthusiasm

I thought A Good Night’s Sleep Would Lead to A Good Ride. My Heart Said Otherwise

It’s frustrating – today’s ride started off with the best of intent. However, the FatMaxxer App, monitoring the DFAA1 fractions on my Heart Rate Variability, showed more strain than my wattage allowed. In other words, for the PRESCRIBED Heart Rate and Wattage intensity for a Lower Threshold ride, the DFAA1 basically told me, “NO. Back Off. Something’s not right. We need to lower the intensity.”

I fought this for 45 minutes before backing off, and watching the DFAA1 float higher.

Today, there was a VERY thin line between TOO HARD, and TOO EASY. I could probably ride at 153 beats per minute, and have a DFAA1 around 1.00 or higher, but at 156 Beats per minute, DFAA1 sank well below 0.75 and stayed there longer.

I don’t have images of the next phenomenon, since it occurred on my Fenix 6X Pro, but more than once, I received warnings that I was having an “Abnormal High Heart Rate.” I didn’t feel it, but I have set the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro to receive my heart rate from the chest strap when it is in use. Unfortunately, I did not record from the watch; maybe I’ll have to do that in the future.

There is an EKG app available for the Android and the Polar H10. I don’t believe I’m suffering from Athletic Heart Syndrome, but honestly, it’s better to know than not know, and I’ll start recording EKG going forward.

Here’s todays summary; I love using PerfPro Studio for these rides – I also love switching between %load and %slope. I still prefer % slope, but if I can get my heart rate and DFAA1 calmed down and not swinging, I might see if I can ride at a known % load, and watch DFAA1 and HR from there.

Thanks for reading, and ENJOY THE RIDE!

First Ride Using FatMaxxer For Aerobic Conditioning

Trying to Keep DFAA1 Between 0.75 and 1.00

Today’s Ride was just the first step in what will arguably be a four to six week effort to establish a BASE of AEROBIC Fitness. I rode just under 60 minutes, and used the information from FatMaxxer to keep my riding intensity at maximum aerobic intensity.

Yesterday, the Collier DFAA1 Ramp Protocol showed that if I kept my Vo2max under 40ml/kg/min, my HR below 160bpm, and my wattage below about 167 watts, that would be the ideal intensity.

Today, I rode for DFAA1, using the FatMaxxer on my screen, and I increased or decreased my intensity based on that. I DID dip below 0.75 a few times, but not by much, and not for long. It burned about 500 Kj, and felt about right.

Here is the analysis of the ride. I’ll link my files for you HERE:

Thanks for reading and watching, and ENJOY THE RIDE!