Training Plans & information for your Wattbike
Some of the training and cycling terms you may not be familiar with. Hopefully this list will help you make sense of it all. Aero BarsHandlebars or bolt-on (often called “clip-on”) bars made for road riding that put you in a streamlined position for
WHAT IS CADENCE?. Your cadence, or pedalling rate, is the number of revolutions your crank turns per minute (RPM)- so the rate you are turning the pedals/leg speed. Cadence is important for a number of reasons. Firstly, it matters in terms of how fas
Wattbike’s General Conditioning Rugby Plan is aimed at all levels of both Union and League rugby players and brings to bear the experience of Wattbike Sports Scientist Eddie Fletcher, who has worked with Premiership, Super League and International ru
MMP (Maximal Minute Power) and FTP (Functional Threshold Power) are both maximal fitness tests that can be used to measure performance and prescribe training zones on your indoor smart trainer. The standard test for FTP is riding at a constant power
One way to maximise the value of the data the Wattbike provides is to work out your power to weight ratio (w/kg) then use this information to optimise your performance. Power to weight [W/Kg] ratio is the relationship between:. Example:. You might ex
The only way to properly determine your maximum heart rate and maximum minute power is to conduct a structured ramp test. These tests, however, cause physical stress and can be uncomfortable. We advise that you don’t undertake these tests without med
Training zones are designed to help you structure your training session so you’re training at the intensity needed to meet your goals. Training zones are determined by a percentage of maximum minute power (MMP) and maximum heart rate (MHR). Calculati
Functional Threshold Power (FTP) represents your ability to sustain the highest possible power output over 45 to 60 minutes, depending on whether you’re a trained athlete or not. As a result 95% of the 20 minute average power is used to determine FTP
The Wattbike is perfect for those returning from injury due to its static nature and ability to exercise at low intensities and low load bearing. Together with the Wattage Output and Polar View data you can monitor your training to assist rehabilitat