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02-23-21, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Most likely not, but you can look your portion size at the nutritionals on the packages and calculate it. Whey protein is the most complete and efficient way to go. You should also look at your daily protein intake and make sure it matches the requirements for an athlete of your weight and age.
I eat enough protein, And I used to use whey religiously. It ran out and I havnt looked back. I’m willing to give it a try and see if I notice an improvement
02-23-21, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Eh, it's just that the idea of it doesn't appeal to me. Ride simulation isn't something that interests me, so I see ERG mode to be the most compelling aspect of smart trainers... but that just seems wrong to me, too. Without shifting, I expect my power to go up and down respectively, with the increase or decrease of my cadence, but ERG mode ain't having that.
What is weird is that it's a double feedback system, your pedal force and cadence trying to maintain a power and the trainer trying to stay within a power band. I generally find it easier to do intervals in ERG mode than following terrain as I can focus on the power and not worry about little descents or risers. But the terrain simulation is also a benefit as climbing means actually increasing power as one would do outdoors too.
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02-23-21, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I am happy to look at it. These are sometimes hazy and subjective in their reading, but feel free to PM me the report and I can opine.
02-23-21, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
thanks. PM sent.
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Addiction is all about class.
02-23-21, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mvnsnd
You will get some power variation in ERG mode. Those pure geometric profiles you see on Strava are usually because the trainer is sending target power, not actual power. You can certainly change cadence or shift gears during ERG mode and system will settle back to the ERG target. I usually see a ±5-7 watt change in actual power depending on how smooth I'm pedaling. Plus you could shift gears to change intensities as the interval changes. Going from recovery to VO2 is a shift change. You could keep the same gear, but you then rely on the trainer to evaluate power and adjust. It's not as instant as shifting.
What is weird is that it's a double feedback system, your pedal force and cadence trying to maintain a power and the trainer trying to stay within a power band. I generally find it easier to do intervals in ERG mode than following terrain as I can focus on the power and not worry about little descents or risers. But the terrain simulation is also a benefit as climbing means actually increasing power as one would do outdoors too.
What is weird is that it's a double feedback system, your pedal force and cadence trying to maintain a power and the trainer trying to stay within a power band. I generally find it easier to do intervals in ERG mode than following terrain as I can focus on the power and not worry about little descents or risers. But the terrain simulation is also a benefit as climbing means actually increasing power as one would do outdoors too.
02-23-21, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
PM returned.
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02-23-21, 12:21 PM
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Hey indyfabz have you ridden through French Creek State Park? Mrs datlas and I are going there for 2 nights, we are renting one of their cabins. I am taking the bike with me and hope to get at least one ride in while we are there.
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02-23-21, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
Thank you. I guess the results were "normal". I'm not even upset they weren't awesome.
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Addiction is all about class.
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I was on the church lawn this morning and came across an area where there's purple flowers blooming and bees buzzing around.
wut
I regretted to inform them that we still have six weeks of winter.
wut
I regretted to inform them that we still have six weeks of winter.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I was on the church lawn this morning and came across an area where there's purple flowers blooming and bees buzzing around.
wut
I regretted to inform them that we still have six weeks of winter.
wut
I regretted to inform them that we still have six weeks of winter.
02-23-21, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Hours, if I'm moving around some.
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Blue Bonnets?
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
Thank you. I guess the results were "normal". I'm not even upset they weren't awesome.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Print them out and put them in a marigold envelope for added awesomeness.
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Cleaning the bike and just found this. Looks like it just chipped the paint, I hope.
02-23-21, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Cleaning the bike and just found this. Looks like it just chipped the paint, I hope.
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02-23-21, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Nope. They were like this:
02-23-21, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Looks like crocus.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I eat enough protein, And I used to use whey religiously. It ran out and I havnt looked back. I’m willing to give it a try and see if I notice an improvement
02-23-21, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Agree. You may want to stabilize/patch with nail polish or touch-up paint.
So orange nail polish, would you put clear coat on top fo the orange nail polish?
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
I feel fresh most days, but I’m eating over 200g per day of protein. I think it’s close to 60% of my caloric intake.
I used to count calories, keep a journal, drink multiple protein shakes a day. In college I was eating 6 to 10 eggs a day. It was exhausting and expensive. I just eat when I am hungry now and go for the most protein I can find out of my choices.
02-23-21, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
They weren't as dark purple as in the picture, but that's the general idea. Only a couple inches tall. #Naturing
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
So orange nail polish, would you put clear coat on top fo the orange nail polish?
