I'm trying to follow a polarized training plan this year for my cycling. After reading through countless articles and research papers, I see this as the best way to improve.
I'm used to the Joe Friel method of training, building strength and muscular endurance by doing hill work, however, I'm finding it very difficult to keep my heart rate down in zone 1 whilst trying to do hill work at the same time.
How do I overcome this?
Do I just keep any hill work for my interval HIT training instead and keep all my other low intensity rides on the flat?
I'm used to the Joe Friel method of training, building strength and muscular endurance by doing hill work, however, I'm finding it very difficult to keep my heart rate down in zone 1 whilst trying to do hill work at the same time.
How do I overcome this?
Do I just keep any hill work for my interval HIT training instead and keep all my other low intensity rides on the flat?