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2 Years of Cycling.... Have I ACTUALLY Improved?
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2023
- So I started cycling 2 years ago, let's see how much I've improved (or not).
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Hey man this is my first time seeing your video and I am here to say that you really did great progress with your cycling journey! 4w/kg is such an amazing goal and I will be cheering you on for it! I would just like to provide an err of caution however that abrupt weight change as a cyclist is never a good thing especially when you are under fueling during your rides as a way to cut carbs. Take it slow and keep nutrition in check, youll definitely get there! Best of luck and have more fun!
Yes a few people have said before not to go crazy with the weight loss. I’ll definitely be taking it slow and steady for sure! Thanks for the tips!!
Losing weight fast can definitely work. I'm 6' tall, went from 185lbs to 165lbs in 5 weeks and maintained my power. I ate 2 meals a day. Breakfast to fuel my day, and dinner to fuel my evening workout, protein shake afterwards. Ftp remained at 296 the whole time.
Best advice!
I think you shoud go to a nutrition expert. Its the best way to do it properly without underfueling to much
Hey man! I see we have alot in common :) I also started 2 years ago, 105 kg and 200 Watts back then. 2 years later I'm at 314 Watts with 86 kg. My goal is reaching the 4 W/kg aswell. I'm aware that the biggest progress is behind me so now I'm trying to get there step by step. Don't know if I can ever reach 80 kg because I'm 1m95 and I have a physical job so part of my weight is in my muscles. But I think I got still margins in my power. For this ftp I train 5-7 hours/week. Good luck with your goal. I'll keep following you!
so recognizable. Got an FTP of 323 but am also 98kilo (used to be 110). So power and fitness is ok, but in races unable to challenge those 65-75 kilo guys. So I have set a 7 months plan to get down to at least 90 kilo with a potential increase of FTP. Keep up the good work, its nice to see others going through the same challenges and efforts
Good luck pal, just gotta keep on it and be consistent everyday 💪💪
@@JMower that's it. Dont know how much time you plan to loose the 15KG, but slow and steady is the way to go.
youtube algorithm brought me here.. this video is super amazing, from 150w to double that is just crazy.. Thanks for the motivation!
Great video. I used to ride a lot but had left it alone for over 20 years. No metrics to talk about because they simply weren’t available but I was fit and fast. Now I’m on sort of a similar journey but at 64 and with a back injury, I’m progressing more slowly than you. Its great to see your journey so far and has given me encouragement and motivation. I’m subscribing and looking forward to seeing how you get on. Keep up the good work.
Cheers! Good luck on your journey too, just gotta keep plugging away and hopefully we'll both make it 💪
Just stumbled upon this and I know the struggles you've got right now - I've been riding for 7-9 years now, but being 6'5" the lightest I get is 90kg, but I've managed to climb to 4.2w/kg previously but due to injury, lockdowns and poor diet I'm closer to 2.4w/kg and 115kg. Maybe I need to start documenting my rides and training to keep me honest and motivated to keep things going. Here's to Spring/Summer 2024!
Haha. I'm in the same boat as you and most of the commenters on this video.
Strong legs, hovering with an FTP between 280-300 and with about 90-100 kilo baggage.
Taking it to the next level requires utter commitment. The only way to do this I think is to set a goal commensurate to reach that particular fitness. What got me to this level was a cycling holiday I booked six months in advance which meant every time I almost fell off the wagon (of attaining the required fitness) I knew I would ruin my cycling holiday. In the end it worked and I ended loving every single second of cycling up French Cols in the autumn sunshine.
Now I'm stuck in that middle ground, and let's not kid ourselves, we all know what it takes to go to the next level, we can see they guys and girls flying past us and know what they've done to achieve this particular level of fitness. There are no hidden secrets except committing to reaching this goal, sacrificing some (but not all things to make the time), disciplining yourself to complete ever session in your plan and eat and sleep to enable you to do this.
So I personally made that commitment because I want that endorphin rush of climbing some epic mountains (ventoux, tourmalet, alpe d'huez, stelvio, zoncolan, motirolo, angrilu,etc,etc) plus the freedom of zipping along the roads with a smile on my face.
Every plan is different, mine has to take into account family and work. So I have to shift my workouts into the morning, which was incredibly hard to do - I mean super hard - but once you get used to it, it's not so bad, I had to do this so as not to miss out on time with the kids. The next thing was diet, I make my lunch 4-5 days in advance so there is no excuse to eat the right things, and the weekends I have then have time for longer rides because the family have seen enough of me. The early starts means I get out of the house by 6-7am and am back by 12:00 so I have the rest of the day with the family after a bit of recovery.
My longer term goals are to enter an endurance race and repeat my previous year's cycling holiday but with bigger climbs.
Good luck to everyone. This is my story, even if i didn't do the above I'd still be cycling because without it, life is shit.
For some reason I kept smiling hearing about your progress, made me so happy :) This is the first video of yours I have seen, definitely subscribed.
Good luck to you!
Nice. Watched some of your early videos and recently wondered whats up with your progress. Good job you became quiet good
It was so great to see your progress. I've been cycling for 6 years, but only been Zwifting for 2 years. Zwifting has made a huge difference. I started at 1.2 w/kg and in 2 years, I was able to get up to 3.3 w/kg. I'm also trying to get to 4 w/kg this coming winter.
This w/kg is based on your current zwift ftp?
This is fantastic, I started cycling again back in Feb, started at 87kg and 153w FTP. Now I’m 72kg and 217w FTP and hit 3 w/kg, I have been doing nutrition along the way to keep fuelling up and cut out a lot of alcohol. Keep up the good work, onwards and upwards 💪🏼
Great video J, inspirational! thanks buddy
Loved watching the recap, been watching since the start!
Cheers! Thanks for the continued support! It means a lot!!!
This is incredible progress -- fantastic!
Fantastic update on your fitness journey and achievements. Keep going you’ll reach that goal.
I got back into cycling in 2019 after a long break. It’s been great fun. I am getting stronger, now about 2.8w/kg which is ok for this 67 year old. It’s never too late. Luckily I’m down to 60kg, was 76kg when I started. Stay strong and I’m sure you’re doing the zone 2 work to help lose the weight. Keep strong.
Cheers! Definitely trying to fit more z2 in this year, I've told myself that I can only watch netflix when I'm on the indoor bike 😂
That’s a great story with a wonderful recap
You have made it so far bro, keep up the hard work. I have no doubt that you will reach your 4w/kg goal💯
Thanks! Definitely going to be a challenge but I'll try my best!
Man you are one of the reasons I started riding Zwift now I'm filming my races too. So I wanted to let you know you also help keep me motivated. Keep it up And Ride On.
Cheers! That's great to hear, hoping to get back on zwift myself soon. It's been a few months since I did any races 😂
Loving the videos keep them coming …you’re doing great!
Thanks so much!!
Video came up in my feed. Almost didn't bother watching but very glad I did. Stayed until the end and subscribed. You have had a great journey and explained it really well. You're well motivated and that will help to motivate me 👍
Appreciate honesty
Hey! Keep it up glad to see people who haven't given it up after COVID ended. Keep it up, brother!!
Holy cow…You look so fit now!
Thanks! Hoping to lose the last few kg of fat this year!!
Love the progress! Keep it up your doing awesome! Its fun and encouraging for a beginner at cycling like me!!
Thanks! Good luck in your cycling journey too!
12:03 I love that hair cut
That's great progress! I also have a riverside 500. it's heavy but it does the job.
Agreed, great first bike !
I really enjoyed watching this. Keep it up, brother!
Keep up the good work... and I luv that shirt!
Thanks! It's my 'relaxing on the beach' shirt!
Great Job!
Cool video,just what I needed .
Bravo you really do well 😁👍
Absolute fantastic progress man. Keep it up
Well done on your journey 👏. Fabulous effort. If there is any advice to chime in being that i started a year before you (may 2020 with a cheap £250 hybrid bike as well) is to find consistency in your riding.
When i did my first FTP test it was 175W and now its 280W ( weight is about 72kg).
The key is not to go off the bike for more than a week. Wieght loss, rhythm, motivation all suffer when riding is not consistent. One ride a week is better than 2 months without a ride...
Keep it consistent, try your best and keep enjoying your journey
That was interesting. I recently started cycling again after the summer heat has reduced a bit here in Japan. I'm looking forward to doing many rides until winter hits, and reducing weight.
Just found your channel. I'm excited to get on Zwift, myself. I've always been a bigger guy (over 100 kg), and I've recently started to get more into cycling than running. Definitely will subscribe and follow along!
Thanks!! I've been dabbling in both running and cycling, I do enjoy running a lot but I just can't do as much volume without my legs hurting for days after!
I have enjoyed all your videos so far ! Keep up the good work, it's motivating and really interesting to see you cycling journey and China !
Thanks! Just hoping to keep consistent with the workouts and video making 💪
That's actually really impressive about your first metric century! My first, I was probably about 2.75w/kg and had a road bike, and I still felt like dying by the end.
haha yeah, that was a really tough one! I spent the next day just lying in bed 😂😂
spoiler alert, it still hurts at 4wkg, you just go faster
Excellent work in such a short time. Time for some intervals 😊
Great video! I started cycling last year and took a big step forward this summer. I live in New Hampshire, USA and with winter coming I picked up a basic trainer like your first one and plan on doing some zwift rides to stay in shape until next spring. I also am about 105 kg (230 lbs) and really am looking to get to 90kg by next year. Good luck with your goals :) you just gained a new subscriber!
230 might not be bad, depending on your height, how tall are you ?
@@JitinMisra 5'10” I should really be around 170-180 but that is a very long way off
Zwift really is a game changer, definitely makes the indoor training so much more fun! If you stick with it 90kg will come soon 💪💪
Good summary of your journey so far.... I'll be watching your progress.
I've been riding (regularly) since Sept 2020 so a similar-ish timeframe to yourself. still on my old MTB (with seized front forks!) but it's on road slicks and I've changed cassette for higher gearing, chain, replaced both wheels, rear Shimano Acera derailleur, trigger shift, new brake calipers and Kool-Stop dual-compound pads. But next plan is a drop-bar aluminium frame bike with disc brakes in 2024. Maybe a Triban RC120, but it'd be great to afford a Domane like yours. I'll see what 2024 brings.
Thanks!
I've heard nothing but good things about the RC120, would definitely be a massive step up from the MTB!
You can do it! amazing progress! Don't worry about losing fitness, the rest is good! just slowly add the volume and try overload with a couple of big weeks where its all easy and you'll see some huge gains.
Great Video! Just watched this video after watching your failed attempt at a 90 minute Alpe Du Zwift. Really enjoyed your videos and already subscribed and looking forward to more videos from you. I’ve just started my journey back to cycling and fitness as a beginner on Zwift and your video is definitely helping to further inspire and spur me on in my own journey!
Thanks!! Good luck on your own journey, just gotta keep plugging away and hopefully we'll make it! 💪
Nice progress, keep on ! If I may some advices:
- listen to podcast "ask a cycling coach". Huge content on nutrition and training plans.
- be consistent. better short than nothing ! even 30-40min is alright.
- carbs are KEYS to fuel your training !
- have fun 🙂
It's nice to see your progress on the cycling journey. Also think it's time to get rid of that chimney on your Trek bike. Wish you steady improvement, take care!.
Thanks! I’ve been meaning to cut the chimney but never got round to it… also means I’d have to actually buy a saw 😂
This is very relatable (weight etc.). I restarted to cycle August last year and slowly ramped up my distances. Since I did not want to get an uncomfortable road bike (bad experiences with a roadbike) I got myselt an ebike. It has a powermeter inside which is very useful. After the first months and saddle, bike fit adjustments my cadence went up by 10 and my overall power started to go up a lot. I did a very hilly route and my estimated ftp is 280 (ebike was off). I'll get myself a gravelbike and a powermeter soon and I'd love to have an indoor trainer to be a bit more consistent. Let's see.
Video is very inspiring and I also need to focus on losing weight. Doesn't matter that I can produce 900 watts sitting when I am too heavy
Well done, ebikes are a great way to get fit, and get back into cycling when you've had a long lay off, they are the best thing that ever happened to cycling, shame there are so many haters of ebikes.
such a good video of showing how training can change goals and keep going! I have a 300w FTP goal and this video was great to see others in the same performance boat. keep going!
Thanks!! Just gotta keep at it and you'll smash 300w 💪💪
Keep up the good work mate!
Holy shit dude you look amazing. Incredible 2 year tranformation. Now it's time to upgrade to an Emonda.
Thanks!!
Emoda is definitely up there as a dream bike! Maybe when I reach the goals I'll treat myself
nice! ride on!)
Bro, keep doing your workout , i like you are so genuine and realistic. Motivation Is the base for the suffer we as ciclist have to face with lol again good job Bro 👍💪
Thanks! You're right, motivation is often difficult to keep, but just got to stick with it
Your progress is impressive!
Well done, that’s a fantastic improvement! However don’t get too hung up on watts per kg unless you’re doing a lot of climbing, because when you’re on the flat it’s absolute watts that matter most. I’m currently just over 3w/kg, but I’m a very small bloke weighing 57kg. I’m ok up the hills, but on the flat I will still get absolutely thrashed by the “fat lad at the back” because he’s churning out twice the power for a similar amount of wind resistance. Aero drag is a bitch when you’re a smaller rider!
Very true! There's quite a few hills around here so w/kg is the main thing for me. I don't usually ride with other people but when I do I find it quite easy to stick with them on the flat, but on the hills they'll just leave me for dust!
I'm hoping all the hill climbing will help me overall, I definitely need to lose a few more kg so if I can do that without losing the power then I'll be happy!
recognise a lot of that, including the cheapo riverside, which is my favourite bike, and much preferable to my dedicated and more expensive road bike, if you look at calorie consumption, off road is noticeably higher than on road, and my clear impression is that off-road is far more like a HIIT workout than on road, as it tends to be constant acceleration and deceleration rather than cruising at a fairly uniform speed
having said all that, the 'power' score is clearly an attempt to mirror VO2 max, and after being a keen cyclist for 45 years i was horrified to learn how low my VO2 max was (average) when i first measured (estimated) it with a running watch, i've now sorted that and have a very good score for my age and sex, i now build my cycling schedule around my running schedule
Good luck with the 4W/Kg challenge. That's what I was aiming for until life got in the way.
At 55 I managed 287W FTP, by doing a 302W 20min FTP test. It's as near to death as I've ever been I think, but I paced it perfectly.
I use Ramp tests now and they don't hurt as much. I'm 61 now and targetting 3W/kg in 12 months from now. We'll see. It's a long road back.
Solid work mate!!!
Cheers!! Appreciate it! 💪
great progress and journey. your doing great. Been chasing 4 for the last year and its fucking hard for me man. may take 2 years to get there from 3, or maybe jsut anoter summer. never know. Mine was about 18 months from 3ish.
US based CAT 3 road and criterum racer.
I'm hoping it wont be too bad, my thoughts are that I've done most of the hard work of gaining the power, but now just need to lose the weight really. Although that's a completely different sort of thing. Turning up for the workouts is easy, making sure to eat right all the time is the real challenge...
Yeah, man. Gotta stay on it. Doing great man. @@JMower
Awesome Great Progress
Nice progress! Keep grinding brother.
Thanks! Hoping to stay consistent going forward 💪💪
Nice man, good to see progress! I started about a year ago mainly to lose weight. Down to almost 80kg from over 100 and just got a trainer for the winter. First ftp test was 220w but I've got more to give. Subscribing ;)
That's some solid weight loss there! Good job!
You and I both are kinda in the same position. I was 270lbs 10 months ago, now 220. Been riding all year, FTP right now is 290 so sitting at 2.9w/kg. My goal is also 4w/kg. So lets see who can get there first! Don't let the winter hang ya up! Weight loss is key for sure!
Nice that's some solid weight loss right there!
Luckily there's no real winter where I'm living now, coldest it gets is 15c 😂
I'm up for your challenge, good luck!
@JMower awesome me too, winter is best riding weather, let's go!
Jarrod, I have really enjoyed following your journey. You have such a great personality and explain everything so well. You clearly are a quick learner. When I heard the 4 w/kg I was guessing 80kg was the target. You are already looking lean, so 80kg and you are going to look very thin. Glad you enjoyed some time back home this summer. We’ve got to enjoy all facets of life. Thanks for continuing to do this. Geoff
Thanks Geoff, I appreciate the support!
There's still quite a lot to lose, most of the weight is around my belly! Luckily I carry it quite well so I don't look that fat!
@@JMowerjust make sure the calory deficit isn't too big. It's very easy to be too fast and have unsustainable weight loss. (Keyword Red-S)
Wouldn't be surprised if your body mass index (BMI) has improved quite a bit even if your overall weight has stayed similar. I'm sure you've added quite a bit of muscle, which weighs more obviously. I enjoy your videos! Well done!
Thanks! I look & feel a bit thinner even if the weight has stayed the same!
I think you mean his body composition has improved. And by looking at the older clips he's included, it definitely has.
BMI is an overly simplistic metric, it's basically weight/height (specifically kg/ height in meters squared).
So, if your weight is pretty constant the only way your BMI could improve is if you got taller.
Ill be on 2 years in feb, good to see how i stack up 😂
Feb22-135w->June23-262w
Be nice to crack 300w on the ramp at 2 years (not that thats my actual ftp but its what i use as a progresss tracker)
I've just gotten the 300W barrier too but i'm 62Kg ^^
to be fair sometimes when i see other peoples thing, and kudos to you btw man!
but as a heavy dude 92kg 1m70 and first ride was 25km on avg 25km/h im happy im seeing these results so soon
riding for 5 weeks now and i just did 65 km in 2h:30min with an avg of 26km/h
Very nice progress, keep it up 💪💪
Mad impressive transformation! Been around to see the majority of it- keep it up!!
Did you buy a house?
Cheers Eric! Just gotta stick to the weight loss now! I'll be up in B category zwifting with you very soon I hope!
Nope still renting, luckily the rental prices here are quite cheap so it's not too bad. Also hoping to stay in the same place for at least a few years, that way I don't need to keep remaking the pain cave 😂
keep it going. love hearing about positive quarantine transformations
Thanks so much!! 💪
there so much room for improvement . . with me im already skinny and well trained so its hard to get faster .
try some weight lifting squats&deadlift
I'm gonna try that
@@rolandcolavizza5368 check Dylan Johnson suggestions
Good luck with the weight loss journey. I find that the most difficult part for myself.
Thanks! Yeah I agree, doing the workouts is fun, but eating well everyday is the real struggle
It's not the eating well that I struggle with, it's maintaining a calorific deficit and trying to exercise at the same time that knackers me. Good luck.@@JMower
@@user-fk8rb8ue5h Try cutting out all added sugar and processed foods. I lost 7 Kg's when I started cycling but I kept to the 3 meals per day. I didn't count any calories and I still aren't. At the end of the day it should be sustainable and who wants to count calories for the rest of their lives? I lost the 7 Kg's in near 7 weeks but then I stayed pretty much the same weight for the next eight weeks despite eating the same and doing the same amount of exercise! They term it a weight loss plateau. Last week another kilo came off, so perhaps the weight loss has kicked in again. Don't get too disheartened if the weight isn't coming off in a linear manner.
Go over to the Zoe channel. That's where you'll find good advice on healthy eating and some of the science behind it. Take note of the blood sugar spikes, those can really make you feel hungry - which leads to weight gain.
Insane glow up man
Very relatable
Aren't you the guy who worked for Subway?? Chapeau "Jarrod"...
I have no idea... 😂😂 But thanks anyway!!
Great progress, it's not that simple as to lose weight and increase power as your weight contributes to your power as you have more weight on the pedal stroke. A more realistic goal would be to improve your w/kg and try and keep current power levels and reduce weight by reducing body fat. As you lose weight and cycle outside your find your using less power to get around as its much easier to maintain speed at your new lower weight so your have to correct that with indoor sessions your also burn less calories at your lower weight so keep all apps upto date with your current weight . I recently came down from 100 to 88kg with a slight increase in ftp but was doing between 9-11000 tss points per week over around 5 months . Good luck with your journey.
It is quite a journey isnt it? Quite similar story, I was also 120kg back (186cm in height) in winter 2020/21 and decided that was enough - so adapted my food habits and started with gentle excersize like general increase in physical activity coupled with light jogging/brisk walking. Jogging made my hips hurt a little after a while so I pulled down my bike from the garage wall...and loved being out on the road ever since :D (Indoor trainer for those dark/cold months here in the Northern Hemisphere)
I am also dreaming of a FTP of 4w/kg and I have been very close (3,8)...but since then have started strength work in the gym and seem to have gained more lean mass than my raw FTP power on the bike can cover for, so net w/kg is down. But that is quite alright as I have not been very structured in my training, my time on the bike is primarely for my own enjoyment/health improvement. Despite "no" improvement in my power to weight ratio, I have never been faster on the bike than I am now :)
My main "structure" have been to stay consistent aka a little "every day", and finding the balance between hard rides vs proper recovery rides so I could keep enjoying them.
But I have not trained structured for the elusive 4w/kg target yet, maybe something to aspire for this winter and see if 2024 can be the year? Would be nice as I am turning 50 aswell!
Happy 4w/kg hunting, I might join you! :D And your physical transformation have been formidable - respect!
Thanks! I agree that consistency is the main thing, always important to do something every day, even if it's not a lot! 💪
Wow, 66 minutes at 95kg for Alpe is good. I'm the opposite, I'm light but do not have the power, I'm a week into FTP builder but I keep getting distracted by races instead of resting. The whole Zwift thing is very addictive. Stay focused and you'll reach your goals. Have a look at GCN when Ollie shares his tips on gaining power and losing weight. I currently do the 12 hour rule from last meal before bed and first meal when I wake up. ATB Leigh...
Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely check out the GCN video. I’ve never tried that fasting tule but it seems easy enough to manage, I’ll give it a go!
@@JMower the only reason I do it is because it's an easy one to stick to most of the time. Life is hard enough without making it complicated.
As an amateur cyclist myself who started a year ago, your journey has been very impressive. Congratulations! May I ask how old are you?
Thanks!
I was 26 when I bought my first bike, just turned 28 this year
Try doing regular intensive 2hr'ish fasted morning rides. Fastest way to loose the excess weight IMHO.
Ayyyyyyyyyye
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Great progress so far, but don't get discouraged as the training will become harded. As you should have seen by now ramp test is not the same as 20 minute test which again os only an approximation of FTP, so just measure the same way each time. At one point the ramp test was estimating my ftp to be 325W but 20 minute or "hour of power" proved otherwise, so do also read about aerobic vs anaerobic power.
Oh for sure! I use the alpe du Zwift as my ‘is my ramp test result accurate’ check 😂
What is the app you have used to display your current power on the screen, while you were riding outside?
Great content by the way! :)
Hey pal, it's an app called Telemetry Overlay. It's a bit expensive at 99$ but a very advanced piece of software. If all you want to do is add power data as an overlay there are lots of free options too
great progress, definitely the easiest way to improve is to lose some weight, you already have very good strength, how tall you said you were?, anyways good motivation, I'm almost 120 kg got a 220 ftp and every kg definitely counts lol, I dropped 13 kg already and I feel a lot faster.
My numbers are very much like yours, maybe I should challenge myself as well.
For sure, give it a go! 💪💪
Yeah, I did this. I'm the same height as you and dropped from 92kg to 82kg. FTP was 303W so got to 3.7W/kg. But, I didn't like the way I looked, felt very skinny and boney. I've since increased my weight to 87kg and feel better about myself. W/Kg is less but power stays the same. Just have to accept that we don't have the best body shape for Zwift.
Amazing progress, great job! I haven't been below 90kg since I was a teenager, so it would be nice to get there just to see what I would look like. If I don't like it then it's easy enough to put the weight back on!
@@JMower Thanks. I would also add that getting to that weight requires massive dedication in eating habits. I cut out carbs completely from Monday to Friday, while sticking to standard, but still healthy foods at the weekend e.g. brown rice. Are you prepared to give up beer, cake, chocolate to meet this goal? I did, but it didn't make me very happy. When you go out for dinner with friends you worry about how it will affect your commitment. I think you may reach a point where losing any further weight requires extreme sacrifices. It would probably be easier to gain more power than lose more weight. You're young , getting FTP to 350W would be very achievable for you as your body will be able to recover from intensive training much quicker than someone of my age (49yrs). 350W / 87.5kg = 4W/Kg, rather than 320W / 80kg. Good luck in whichever route you take though.
@@kerpow212 whats your height? 87 kg is really heavy
@@jonhalda I'm 1.95m. I'm down to 84kg now which I think is about my perfect weight for cycling. It's hard to lose much more weight than this at my height. There are pro cyclists who are a similar height and weight as me.
Want to improve, hit the gym💪
I did the London to Brighton last Sunday 55 miles I did it but I’m still feeling dead
There is nothing wrong with 1.5 watts/kg as long as your moving. 25km ride when you are gaining confidence is a great effort
Low carb and intermittent fasting are your friends. I came down from 96 to 73 kg. I am currently doing one meal a day (OMAD) except Saturday when I have breakfast with my wife. And I dot skip a whole day of food every week (48 hrs fasting). I have a bulletproof coffee every morning, and at dinner time when I skip it.
How are your performance markers going though? In my experience, low carb is awful for sports performance. But what's your experience?
@@Cloud007. Initially, it affected it a little, partially because my psychological would suggest I was not well filled. And the real side is that my heartbeat gets a little higher under low carb and fasting. Now, it is just normal; even after 24 hours without food, I can ride for 2 hours without eating. However, if I go for a race, I will eat carbs to support it.
@@viborabr
Fair enough, if it works for you, great! I think my mood and performance would crash but if your mood is good and bloods, sex drive etc are good, more power to you!
This is great! I'm almost exactly in the same position. Cycling 3 years best FTP was 250 as estimated by trainerroad. Around 100kg, so focusing on the weight now too! You'll get there for sure, keep pushing!
Keep it up pal, definitely all about consistency 💪💪
Great video as always! 😊
May i ask how old are you?
Thanks! I’m 28 now, and 26 when I bought the bike!
Great video mate. I was doing 272 last time I rode, but got two surgeries in a row, and now I’ll be back cycling in a couple of days, any recommendation?. I also loss some wait, and will have a better start 🤙🏼
Just take it easy to begin with, and hopefully your fitness will come back quickly! Good luck pal!
What height are you man? Great video BTW!
Thanks! 185cm last time I checked 😂
@@JMower
Thanks boss man,just doing the height and weight analysis! Yeah I reckon 80 kg would be excellent but I must say you carry 95kg well aesthetically. See what suits you best
Do you live in China? I saw Qingdao on the truck haha
Yep, last year I lived in Qingdao but moved to Shenzhen this summer!
getting stronger and loosing weight at the same time can be sketchy. just be careful. I recomend only doing one at a time.
Probably going to just try to clean up the diet at first, cut out the beer to begin with 😂
Hey. Sorry, but I have one more question. 😅 I myself started cycling and also running for a few months. I read everywhere on the internet that it is best to first build an aerobic base with long-term training in zone 2. But after few months of training, I realized that zone 2 bores me so much that I lose the joy of cycling/running. What I enjoy much more are intense shorter runs/ridesand ocasional long ones. So I'm wondering if you spent a lot of time training/riding in zone 2 during those two years? OR did you train as you liked (zwift matches, etc...).
I hope that i wrote that in an understandable way. 😅😅
I don't think zone 2 really matters that much at the beginning. However from what I've read it's more important as you get fitter. I'd say keep doing what you enjoy, but if you ever reach a plateau with your fitness then try to incorporate more z2 work. Keep it up!
2 years and 5 months now, 4.2W/KG
I cycling seriously for 4 years, my power output never change...maybe because I only ride for 6 months, and take a break for another 6 months
Hahah, I had that problem with the gym when I was younger... it's definitely all about consistency 😂
how did your watts increase going from flat pedals to clipped in pedals ?
Honestly not that much difference during general riding. Being clipped in helps when sprinting as you feel a lot more secure and connected to the bike
Interesting video for me as a beginner. Do you already know how you will achieve the goal to gain FTP while simultaneously losing weight? Im kinda having the same goal but I dont know what to change in my training
I'm thinking the best way to approach it is the do more zone 2 endurance training, and just try to clean up the diet. Hopefully the FTP gain will just come with more time and consistency on the bike. But I'm no coach, so I'm just repeating stuff I saw online 😂
My FTP is 3.4 now ,my goal is 4w/kg too. I am 40 years old, and u?
I'm 28, I was 26 when I first got into cycling. Good luck with your 4w/kg goal!
how do you go about setting your calories when losing weight ? 80 kg is very low weight !
I'm not sure yet! That's a problem for future me to solve 😂
Focus on Zone 2 training not on the watts-kg race