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ilbuiz on February 18, 2022 at 10:12 am · in reply to: Starimaster 4000 pt (stepper) #63455

Thanks a lot for the reply! Just for clarity, are you talking about the 4000 pt model (which is basically an advanced stepper), or the “escalator type”?

Side note: I would not buy it for training for running (as I just go running outdoor already), but rather for “uphill” training that possibly could be done with the 4000 pt. I am just not sure that the 4000 pt would be beneficial as it is quite different from the “escalator” stairmaster.

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ilbuiz on March 25, 2020 at 11:27 am · in reply to: Recommendation for indoor training #39826

Hello there, considering indoor training options as well.

Has any of you experience with the ski machine from nordic track?
https://www.nordictrack.com/classic-pro-skier

I saw some second hand deals for it, but I wonder if it is just crap (like a magnetic rowing machine wrt a concept 2 rower)

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ilbuiz on November 24, 2017 at 2:58 am · in reply to: GPS Watches #6798

I can’t compare the accuracy of my Fenix3 with other watches, unfortunately. I think there is something about it on DC Rainmaker though.
Anyway, in rare occasions the GPS track is off, but it recovers pretty quickly normally. Overall I am quite happy with the GPS functionalities, also for navigation.
Sometimes it happens that the HR readings are completely wrong (like it reading begins skyrocketing and after some times it returns to normal level). I don’t understand exactly why it happens, I think often it is because of a bad contact of the strap with my skin, so I try to wear the strap very tightly. Anyway, I find it very annoying given how much these things cost, but it does not happen frequently.

Just as a side note, Garmin and Training Peak cooperate quite closely, so I have my workout directly updated to TP without needing third party app.

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ilbuiz on November 22, 2017 at 7:07 am · in reply to: GPS Watches #6783

I have a Garmin Fenix 3 and I really love it! I use it for everything. The latest version is the Fenix 5, which looks amazing and also has a wrist heart monitor – so you don’t have to wear the chest strap (of course you can also use the chest strap if you prefer). The wrist monitor is probably less precise, but it can be convenient in some occasions (e.g., I don’t like to wear the strap while ski mountaineering because it may possibly interfere with the avalanche beacon, or so they say).
Anyway, as suggested above I recommend DC Rainmaker reviews, which also allow for quick comparison between different products.

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ilbuiz on November 14, 2017 at 4:32 am · in reply to: Rope jumping for endurance training #6672

Dear Scott,

there is really no reason to apologize!

The muscles need to be used in the ranges of motion you hope to improve their fitness in. If you are a climber/mountaineer then you need to be able to bend your knees going up and down hill.

Yes, I totally agree that this is the main point. By rope jumping I can maintain cardiovascular fitness, but I will definitely lose muscular endurance and specific fitness for my activities.

I do foam roll every now and then, but I think that in my case it’s more of a traumatic issue than a tightness issue. Anyway, next week I will see a doctor specialized in sport injuries and hopefully I will have a clearer picture of what to do!

Thank you so much for your help and time!

Giovanni

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ilbuiz on October 30, 2017 at 9:58 am · in reply to: Rope jumping for endurance training #6524

Dear Scott,

thank you so much for your reply. It amazes me how much time you dedicate to this forum!

Regarding your recommendations, I thought about jumping rope because the knee bothers me especially when I load it while it is bent – that is, stair climbing is a quite stressing activity (especially downstairs). Cycling also requires to bend the knee in an uncomfortable way, although it is getting better now and I could try it. Walking on an inclined treadmill seems a good option. Both cycling and inclined walking seem less time-efficient, anyway.
On the other hand, I can jump the rope almost straight-leg, so that I basically don’t feel any pain, and I think I am conditioned enough for it (actually, I do love rope jumping but normally I don’t have the time for it).
My doubt is that probably jumping rope brings me much more into HIT than running (so, less base endurance training effect), as highlighted by my hr monitor (see image from a 1/2 hour session from yesterday). But I guess I can just modulate the intensity to replicate what I would experience while running.
Anyway, I guess that doing something (if it doesn’t hurt) is better than doing nothing, even if it is not ideal in term of training stimulus. But if you have further comments I would of course love to hear them 🙂

Thank you again!
Giovanni

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ilbuiz on June 9, 2017 at 1:40 am · in reply to: CTL/TrainingPeaks and TFNA #5126

Dear Scott, thank you so much for your comments. Your knowledge and kindness are just fantastic!

Best,
Giovanni

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ilbuiz on June 8, 2017 at 2:23 am · in reply to: CTL/TrainingPeaks and TFNA #5119

Thank you so much for the information, this topic is pure gold! I was always uncertain on how to “track” strength training/skimo/hiking TSS on training peaks, and your guidelines are incredibly helpful!

Do you maybe have some suggestions on how to adjust the hrTSS for rock climbing sessions, either at the gym or at the crag? I guess there will be an incredible variability depending on the kind of workout (endurance, power endurance, max strength bouldering or 4×4 for example), of course, but I am interested in hearing your thoughts on it – if any.

Finally, you said that no good power meter exist for trail running – so I assume that you are not a big fan of e.g. stryd. Did you have some personal experience with it, or is it more a “gut feeling”?

Thank you so much again, you are doing such an invaluable work with UA!