Yes and Yes.Hi guys
I am working on building an aerobic base. I've heard the Maf method is a metric for getting your mhr to train at.
1. I'm husky, should I subtract 5 from my number?
2. Is training still beneficial if not going low carb?
Building a deep aerobic base is one of the most important things for health and fitness. (My opinion.... but I am a long time endurance athlete, so I look through a different lens than some...)Hi guys
I am working on building an aerobic base. I've heard the Maf method is a metric for getting your mhr to train at.
1. I'm husky, should I subtract 5 from my number?
2. Is training still beneficial if not going low carb?
What are the other methods?Building a deep aerobic base is one of the most important things for health and fitness. (My opinion.... but I am a long time endurance athlete, so I look through a different lens than some...)
Be patient... it takes a long time, it can’t be rushed, but it pays dividends....
There are other methods than MAF that I think are superior, but using your MAF number is perfectly acceptable, will do no harm, and is fine for a beginner....
Hello,
I am far less knowledgeable than @offwidth so maybe I'll say something stupid.
I found that nasal breathing permits to get quite good results fairly "fast" without burning out and the painless way. This goes for both rucking and running.
Using this "method" gives me the feeling to go slow, but this is the way I can go long no matter the terrain, with the same pace. This is very "auto regulated".
Kind regards,
Pet'
Agreed, nasal breathing is an excellent, easy way to pace. Try mouth taping at sleep time for improved recovery.Hello,
I am far less knowledgeable than @offwidth so maybe I'll say something stupid.
I found that nasal breathing permits to get quite good results fairly "fast" without burning out and the painless way. This goes for both rucking and running.
Using this "method" gives me the feeling to go slow, but this is the way I can go long no matter the terrain, with the same pace. This is very "auto regulated".
Kind regards,
Pet'
It probably does not make a very big difference you are absolutely right.Nasal breathing only is a good approximation I imagine for a lot of people. For me though nasal only is 5-6 bpm higher than my MAF heartrate. Does it make a difference? Probably not a big one. According to my Garmin that’s still a zone 3 run.
Why have hard days?
Exactly.for who?
For the OP? Maybe never?