0
active lifestyle      
Home Shopping:   Nutrition    Fitness Equipment    Sport Gear    Weight Loss 
(what is this?)

Athletic Shoes - Men

Athletic Shoes - Women

Smooth Treadmills

 
» Intermediate Mountain Biking
Next »

Day 001 - Introduction

Introduction and explanation of terminology used.        Training via ActiveMail

Welcome to the Intermediate Mountain Bike Training Guide. This guide will help you build a 3-month training program that will jump start your off-season training program. Proper training for an endurance sport like XC MtB uses scientifically based principles and focuses on strength, endurance and maximal aerobic power. Each workout has a particular objective and level of intensity, especially the rest days. Training intensity will be prescribed and measured using HR (heart rate). HR is measured using a HRM (heart rate monitor). Training intensity (HR during exercise) is determined by a very simple system that uses your personal LTHR (lactate threshold heart rate). At the beginning of this program you will perform a FPT (field performance test) that will be used to determine your current personal LTHR The FPT can be repeated every 4-6 weeks to evaluate progress. Once you have established your LTHR you will be able to train effectively for aerobic endurance, muscular strength, fuel system efficiency and power.
It is recommended that you begin you begin your program on a weekend with your first FPT. The program prescribes one workout per day and there will be at least one REST day, with no training of any kind, each week. Rest and recovery are vital to adaptation and improvement. You will have between 4 and 6 prescribed training days each week. 2-3 of those days will be structured in some way either on or off the bike. Good luck, have fun and Train Smart.