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 2025-01-27 1:16 PM |
 2 Albuquerque, New Mexico |  Subject: Training outside or in a bike trainer?Hi! I'm new to this group, I started training for my first sprint triathlon about 4 months ago, however, 1 month ago I started a new training plan with a higher level of difficulty. In this new plan I have bike workouts of an hour and a half or 2 hours and I've been doing them on the trainer due to the weather. I would like to know if I should lower my training times (keeping in mind that the difficulty on the trainer is higher) or if I should follow the training plan? Do the training plans take into account the idea that you are doing it on the trainer or outside? I would really appreciate your answers!!! |
| 2025-01-27 2:18 PM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 4961    Middle River, Maryland Silver member | Subject: RE: Training outside or in a bike trainer? Hi, and welcome to BT! I do the vast majority of my training on an indoor trainer (for safety and weather reasons) and I typically just do what the workout states - one thing I've noticed over the years is that the neuro-muscular adaptation you develop indoors where you're constantly pedaling translates outdoors really noticeably. I think at this point, most training plans assume you're doing a bunch indoors with the proliferation of smart trainers, Zwift, etc. ETA: if you're using one of BT's plans, then they were designed years ago so they're probably effort or HR zone based. If you're finding those indoor workouts are a little too challenging, you could back them down intensity or duration. Two hours is about my limit for tolerating the indoor training on a bike. Edited by jmhpsu93 2025-01-27 2:21 PM |
| 2025-01-29 12:21 PM in reply to: jmhpsu93 |
| 2 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: Training outside or in a bike trainer? Hi Mike! Thanks for the answer!!! |
| 2025-01-30 11:38 PM in reply to: MP&RN |
Expert 869 | Subject: RE: Training outside or in a bike trainer? Trainer is definitely more efficient. I do >90% on trainer, but as a race approaches you should get a few outdoor rides as you don't use all your muscle groups the same indoors vs outdoors (eg. balance, head position etc), and I find my first few outdoor rides to be much more draining, all else being the same. |
| 2025-02-26 2:47 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Training outside or in a bike trainer? Originally posted by jimmyb Trainer is definitely more efficient. I do >90% on trainer, but as a race approaches you should get a few outdoor rides as you don't use all your muscle groups the same indoors vs outdoors (eg. balance, head position etc), and I find my first few outdoor rides to be much more draining, all else being the same. I completely agree, personally I really like this scheme Edited by thiefcrazy98 2025-02-26 2:47 PM |
| 2025-03-22 6:04 AM in reply to: 0 |
| 7 | Subject: RE: Training outside or in a bike trainer? Originally posted by MP&RN Hi! I'm new to this group, I started training for my first sprint triathlon about 4 months ago, however, 1 month ago I started a new training plan with a higher level of difficulty. In this new plan I have bike workouts of an hour and a half or 2 hours and I've been doing them on the trainer due to the weather. I would like to know if I should lower my training times (keeping in mind that the difficulty on the trainer is higher) or if I should follow the training plan? Do the training plans take into account the idea that you are doing it on the trainer or outside? I would really appreciate your answers!!! Welcome! Trainer workouts can feel tougher, so you might reduce time by 10-15% if needed. Some plans adjust for trainers, but if yours doesn’t, listen to your body. For outdoor rides, wearing proper gear like motorcycle gloves, a good helmet, and protective eyewear can improve safety and comfort. Good luck with your training! Edited by Ettie-Rae 2025-03-22 6:06 AM |
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