Episode 108 - Z2 Guidelines, Research Topics, and Training Without Power

The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I’m your host, Adam Saban, and on this week’s episode we’re discussing how to monitor zone two guidelines, possible research topics for students, and training without power metrics.

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Summary

In this conversation, the hosts discuss how to properly adjust zone two training and explore the use of heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring devices. They also provide insights into the Norwegian method of training, which involves more low-intensity zone two training. The hosts emphasize the importance of balancing volume and intensity in training and suggest conducting a study on different zones of zone two training. They also discuss the psychological aspects of endurance training and the correlation between delayed gratification and success. The conversation covers various topics related to psychological aspects of training and the use of metrics in training. The hosts discuss the idea of manipulating feedback to see how it affects performance, the use of power meters and heart rate monitors in interval workouts, and the importance of listening to your body and using RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) as a training tool. They also touch on the potential drawbacks of relying too heavily on data and the benefits of training without metrics.

Keywords

zone two training, heart rate variability, Morpheus, Norwegian method, volume vs intensity, psychological aspects of endurance training, delayed gratification, psychological aspects, training, feedback manipulation, power meters, heart rate monitors, interval workouts, RPE, Rate of Perceived Exertion, data reliance

Takeaways

• Adjusting zone two training can be done using heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring devices like Morpheus.
• The Norwegian method of training involves more low-intensity zone two training.
• Balancing volume and intensity is crucial for effective training.
• Conducting a study on different zones of zone two training can fill a gap in the literature.
• Psychological aspects, such as self-control and delayed gratification, play a role in endurance training success. Manipulating feedback can be an interesting experiment to see how it affects performance.
• Using power meters and heart rate monitors can be helpful in interval workouts, but RPE is also a valuable training tool.
• Don't let the metrics overwhelm you and prevent you from training. Trust your body and listen to how you're feeling.
• Training without metrics can be a liberating and enjoyable experience.
• Relying too heavily on data can be a crutch and may prevent you from fully tuning in to your body's signals.

Titles

• Balancing Volume and Intensity in Training
• The Norwegian Method: More Low-Intensity Zone Two Training The Value of RPE as a Training Tool
• The Drawbacks of Relying Too Heavily on Data

Sound Bites

• "How to properly adjust your zone two training"
• "The use of heart rate variability (HRV) monitoring devices"
• "The Norwegian method: more low-intensity zone two training"
• "Manipulating feedback and seeing how it affects future performance."
• "Garmin and Wahoo, the first one of them that can get RPE on your bike computer, they're gonna blow everybody out of the water."
• "Don't let the metrics overwhelm you to the point where it paralyzes you."

Chapters

00:00 Properly Adjusting Zone Two Training and HRV Monitoring Devices

11:35 Conducting a Study on Different Zones of Zone Two Training

29:20 The Value of RPE as a Training Tool

35:20 The Drawbacks of Data Reliance