Listener666
Regular
- Location
- Durham
Hope this is in the correct forum
I returned to cycling in June, bought a BKool trainer and love it.
I have lost about 25lbs and think I am about halfway there...............I enjoy my mountain bike (nothing technical) and usually do a 20 mile ride plus 3 sessions of about 50 mins to an hour on the trainer per week.
I understand zones heart rate etc. as I have previously trained using these. (I also use watts on the turbo)
However as I need to lose weight this time as well as getting fit I am unsure as to how much time to spend in zone 2 burning fat.
From my knowledge these sessions burn far more fat than carbs.............however my fitness level will not improve as much. I find these sessions a little boring as well, and have to fight not to work in my aerobic zone.
I plan on buying a new road bike next year and want to be able to keep up with some friends on 50 mile rides and club runs.
Any help would be apreciated
I returned to cycling in June, bought a BKool trainer and love it.
I have lost about 25lbs and think I am about halfway there...............I enjoy my mountain bike (nothing technical) and usually do a 20 mile ride plus 3 sessions of about 50 mins to an hour on the trainer per week.
I understand zones heart rate etc. as I have previously trained using these. (I also use watts on the turbo)
However as I need to lose weight this time as well as getting fit I am unsure as to how much time to spend in zone 2 burning fat.
From my knowledge these sessions burn far more fat than carbs.............however my fitness level will not improve as much. I find these sessions a little boring as well, and have to fight not to work in my aerobic zone.
I plan on buying a new road bike next year and want to be able to keep up with some friends on 50 mile rides and club runs.
Any help would be apreciated