HRV and long term training
How WHOOP Helped My Training for the Fietselfstedentocht 2023
May 31, 2023 - Willem L. Middelkoop
This Monday I completed 235KM on my fixed gear bike during the Fietselfstedentocht 2023. It was a nice ride with fair weather and favourable wind conditions. Yet, I took the challenge seriously and prepared myself with some proper training. In this post I'll have a look at the trend data from my WHOOP in preparation for the Elfstedentocht.
Continue reading![Training opportunistically: working out on a foldable bike during some days from home - you're certainly attracting some attention in full lycra on a Brompton!](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_02_Training-opportunistically-working-out-on-a-foldable-bike-during-some-days-from-home-you-re-certainl_500px.jpg)
![I have gained weight as I lost fitness: confirming that WHOOP is on to something: there seems to be an inverse correlation between my weight and HRV trends](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_01_I-have-gained-weight-as-I-lost-fitness-confirming-that-WHOOP-is-on-to-something-there-seems-to-be-an_500px.png)
![Training has its effects: my average HRV is trending upwards again!](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_08_Training-has-its-effects-my-average-HRV-is-trending-upwards-again_500px.png)
![... as a trained cyclist this ride data is not good: heart rate of 180BPM at an average speed of 22KM/h - this is 'the COVID effect' on my body - MISERABLE DELUXE](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_05_as-a-trained-cyclist-this-ride-data-is-not-good-heart-rate-of-180BPM-at-an-average-speed-of-22KM-h-t_500px.png)
![WHOOP's data during the entire day of the Fietselfstedentocht](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_15_WHOOP-s-data-during-the-entire-day-of-the-Fietselfstedentocht_500px.png)
![Even my average heart rate during the day, including all my tasks as modern dad, is going down as my heart (and cardiovascular system) is regaining efficiency](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_10_Even-my-average-heart-rate-during-the-day-including-all-my-tasks-as-modern-dad-is-going-down-as-my-h_500px.png)