VO2 max intervals

Training
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There are multiple options"

  1. save it in Intervals and export as a ZWO file. Save into your workout sub-folder in the Zwift folder.
  2. create it in Zwift, as a custom workout
  3. link dropbox
  4. link TrainingPeaks and use TP2Intervals application) to pushthe workout to Zwift.
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Thank you so much!

Unfortunately, Zwift does not support Apple TV platform. I will see if my old iPad will do the trick.

Cheers

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I’ve used Zwift on Apple TV a couple times a year for the last 5 years (?). Did Zwift drop support for ATV?

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Only creating custom workout is not supported in Apple TV platform by Zwift.

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Operating any of the virtual cycling apps on Apple TV using the BT remote is a bit of a hassle, and I wouldn’t want to use a workout creator on Apple TV!

I run Zwift on my Apple TV and on my MacBook. I save zwo files in Documents/Zwift/Workouts/xxxx (xxxx is a multidigit number I think is my Zwift account) on my MacBook, and they are listed in my Zwift workouts when I open Zwift on the Apple TV.

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Zwift DOES run on Apple TV hardware but doesn’t have the workout builder. You may find that the iPad version is the same. If your smart TV has the Apple TV app then that doesn’t support Zwift. The workout builder seems to be limited to laptop or desktop versions.

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Thank you, my MacBook is so old, I don’t remember the last time I used it. I use my iPhone for everything these days.

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Correct! You would think Zwift will make life easier for its users by allowing users to upload to Apple TV. After all, Apple TV is widely used to allow multiple bluetooth connection. Not to forget the price we pay for Zwift subscription!

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That’s why other apps, like IndieVelo, are gaining traction.

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Hello again,

So did you have the opportunity to try it?

Ciao ciao

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yeah, with a computer its simple to setup automatic workout syncing from TrainingPeaks to Zwift. Shows up immediately on AppleTV.

Once you have a library of workouts in TrainingPeaks, you can use phone to put them on calendar and then it syncs to Zwift.

I rarely use my phone to create workouts, starting years ago with Garmin Connect app (works well) and more recently tried it with Intervals. Never tried syncing those to Zwift as I ride outside 99% of the time.

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Hello Mika,

Not the workout you gave me, not yet.

I did try to increase my cadence, hard I manage to get up to 125 rpm so far! Getting there :slightly_smiling_face:

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I need to check TrainingPeaks never used it. Thanks for the info.

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Great. How long can you accélérate to 125 rpm, from 90 to 125 RPM? At first, try with a very light gear to help you spin faster. Once you get it, and not all over the saddle jumping around it will be time to try a new sprocket.

TTFN

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Ok. I will give it a try. Thank you.

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I haven’t really analysed the data so far. I am taking a break for the next week from training and work to do some kayaking. I will let you know once back on the bike :blush: :mountain_biking_man:

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Others might disagree but my take is that the best indicator of you being in the correct zone for a VO2max is your breathing. Unless you are breathing like a fish out of water you are not there. For me it’s like somebody has slammed a valve shut in my throat before I’ve got enough air in. It’s not pleasant.

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I agree, I only experienced this awful feeling while running/sprinting. Not so much on the bike and that’s why I think I need to strengthen the legs or as Mika suggested, improve my cadence.

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When you are doing them make sure you keep the cadence as high as you can >100rpm. It will get your breathing up and save your legs a bit as you won’t be putting out the same amount of force for the same power. Advice courtesy of Kolie Moore of Empirical Cycling

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Noted! Thank you :smiling_face: