Originally Posted by
hubcyclist
My block of vo2 workouts is coming to an end this week. Today I did 6x3min @ 120% and the fact that I didn't die at the end and could probably handle more is probably a sign I didn't quite push myself to the max, but it's all good. I think the added confidence is more important than nailing the intensity perfectly given I'm not training for anything.
Those are a tough call. Picking the right % or # of reps and sets to optimize the stimulus.
You want it hard enough to stimulate the right 'system' but not so hard you waste your time by failing things.
I'm probably doing a 3x3x3 tonight to gauge my ability on those. I'm aiming low at first for a # I know I can do 2 sets of. Then the third set is optional. From there, I'll judge to either increase the power or not. If I get two sets in and bonk the third set......winner winner chicken dinner.
I'll have to have my phone handy in my pocket running Z-companion app so I can skip that last set if necessary.