1°) Always train at the right Intensity
In the graph above you could note the dysphasic between Power effort and Heart Rate Peak.
When you train with wattage as training guideline you measure directly your effort it would be easier to target the right intensity with Power.
2°) Record all your workouts and analyze your progression
A powermeter record all your data which could be downloaded to your Computer for analysis.
Build your own training database and see your progression of each kind of effort (sprint, TT, power threshold, max sustainable power, etc …) and compare it with your HR.
3°) Use the most advanced cycling training tool to maximize your effort perception
With a little of practice (following TWP advice) you will be able to recognize each training zone with your effort perception.
Forget the beat-addict training of the nineties and discover a new way of training with the most advanced training tool (power) and the most accurate training tool (your perception).
Use this fantastic training tool to compare your perception with your power output to help you to manage well your recovery, prevent overtraining or disease.
Moreover accurate effort perception will help you to manage well your race.
4°) Analyze your performance
Through the software analysis and TWP database, you would be able to gauge your progression and target your training on your best and weak points.
5°) Test yourself
A powermeter will help you to transform each training session in test labo session. With the TWP fitness test, you can now calculate your training zones and define your fitness level.
To perform a fitness test, you just need to ride your bike on the road ; no more !
6°)Training become more exciting
With power training plan, you will now exactly why you train and how you have to rain. Every training second count now !
That’s now finished to follow old training methods without explanation !
7°) More motivation for your indoor training
Indoor trainer is a very interesting training tool for specific workout.
Build your workout with TWP training will help you to avoid boring indoor session without pace and target.