Computrainer and Spinervals

Last year at this time I decided to change up my training with the Performance Improvement Guarantee (PIG) plan. This year I've decided to change it up using the Spinervals Super 6 plan. To do the plan with the Computrainer is going to require a little prior planning.

For the aerobic base building sessions, I think I can either use a Spinerval DVD and manually set the resistance or I can just pick a Computrainer course and hold the target power for the duration of the workout.

I think the best way to handle the interval workouts will be to build ERG workouts. My reasoning is that interval workouts involve changing resistance quickly and sometimes within short intervals. I don't think that this will work as well with a DVD and manually changing resistance.

The plan starts, like all good plans, with an assessment of your current ability. Like the PIG, the Super 6 starts with a threshold test. I was able to hold 247 watts for the test which was a little lower than the 253 I held for my final PIG test. I'm pretty happy with that since I'm coming off a three week rest period.