How to estimate LTHR and Zones?

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2011-03-16 1:29 PM

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Subject: How to estimate LTHR and Zones?

What is the best way to estimate my LTHR (using only HR monitor, bike w/ Trainer (no power meter) and/or Treadmill).

How to calculate the respective HR zones?

Thanks.

2011-03-16 1:49 PM
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Subject: RE: How to estimate LTHR and Zones?

Here is a pretty good article on it:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=633



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2011-03-16 3:03 PM
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Subject: RE: How to estimate LTHR and Zones?
scottyr7 - 2011-03-16 2:49 PM

Here is a pretty good article on it:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=633

 

I used this method for setting up my current training plan.  It's working well so far.  I used the 30 min TT method simply because I was too cheap to pay the $200+ it costs for the VO2 LT testing.  However, I'm doing this test though the Multisport world expo and getting it done for $75! I can let you know how close my numbers were.

2011-03-16 11:35 PM
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Subject: RE: How to estimate LTHR and Zones?
How will you know which one is right? A test done inside or a test done in real world conditions ;-)

If done correctly the tests should be about 1-3 bpm different for LT. I have always thought that athletes should have outside LT and inside LT. The conditions are different. Let us know how it goes!
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