I just purchased CCPP (this is my first CC) and I'm confused about how to determine my levels and zones. I have read "learning your levels and zones" on CC website but was wondering when you have a hill challenge on the TM for example, do you incline only and maintain speed or change both? What if the challenge is only 30 secs and it takes a few+ seconds to adjust the levels, do you go longer on your own or continue to follow Sean? Also, when using my elliptical, would I increase resistance only for hills and increase speed only for sprints? I have a HRM but sometimes it indicates that I am at/above 85% but I don't feel the exertion always matches the HR. Any suggestions would be great!
I want to thank all of you who posted/raved about CCPP. I have listened to the workout and can't wait to try it out
Oh yay! Now you can join us for CCPP Saturdays (which is this weekend, by the way!).
Okay, as for hill challenges, Sean will usually tell you that you should try to maintain your speed and adjust your incline to remain within the level. Also, it's a good idea to start adjusting during the count-in, so that by the time you actually start, you're at the speed and/or incline/resistance you want to be at. As for elliptical, I'm not sure because I haven't done any of the Cardio Coach workouts on one, but I'm sure someone else can chime in on that one.
I'd much rather use perceived exertion than my HRM, but that's just me. I can't tell when I'm at a level 3 or level 4, just by how tough it feels and how hard it is to breathe
That is just what I was looking for. I'll probably use a combination of both PE and HR until I figure out my levels and get better at determining my level of exertion.
I'm so excited to become part of the Saturday CCPP bunch
