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In today\u2019s world of fitness trackers and wattmeters, it might seem easy to tell when you can keep pushing and when you should rest. Unfortunately, technology and data are only half the story. You might hit your watt numbers and follow the recovery advice from your gadgets and still overtrain. You must always match this data with your own perceived effort and how you feel on and off the bike. Let\u2019s take a look at a few tips on how to best do that.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How does your heart rate respond to changes in effort?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re well rested, your heart rate should rise and fall quickly with changing levels of effort. There are no universal numbers to look out for. You have to keep an eye on this and learn what\u2019s normal for you to be able to spot a problem. For example, a common consequence of fatigue is a suppressed heart rate. If you notice that you\u2019re able to repeat an interval workout with the same power output and exertion but at a lower heart rate during the second workout, it could be a sign you need more rest.<\/p>\n

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You might hit your watt numbers and follow the recovery advice from your gadgets and still overtrain. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How hard do accelerations feel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re fatigued, accelerations feel like a chore. You can get up to speed but it\u2019s unpleasant and slow. When you\u2019re rested, accelerations feel easy \u2013 so much so that you don\u2019t even notice them. For example, when catching up to the rest of the group or when accelerating after a red light stop. If you feel like you don\u2019t have that snap in your legs, if they feel heavy during accelerations early into a ride, that\u2019s another sign you\u2019re not properly rested.<\/p>\n

Do you feel like going fast?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you go out on a ride and even the thought of sprinting up the next hill<\/a> or taking over a rider you see in front of you sounds hard, then you might be lacking rest. If it takes a lot of mental energy to commit to intensity intervals<\/a> that your training schedule asks for, then that\u2019s a similar story. A clear tell-tale sign that you\u2019re well rested is when you get the feeling in your body that you want to go fast again.<\/p>\n

Are you excited to train?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All of us amateurs train because we choose to and because we want to achieve something cool, not because it\u2019s our job. And training is not always fun, there are days when we would all rather do something else. It\u2019s quite normal to feel that sometimes. But when training feels like a chore and you have to force yourself to do it several times in a row, it might be time for a longer break.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on how you feel about cycling even off the bike, it\u2019s an important piece of the recovery puzzle.<\/a> When you\u2019re feeling energized and creative and looking for things to do, you\u2019re rested. If you find yourself taking a break to fully recover, keep an eye out for this feeling \u2013 it will tell you that it\u2019s a good time to jump back into training.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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