Hill Climbing or Turbo Training

Soni

Need to get back into training tonight, lost quite a bit of weight uptown July, but haven't done much since and the weight is coming back.....

Want to get back into it tonight, however what would be best for burning the weight off, hill repeats on a hill near me named Birling Hill (birling beast hill) or 45 mins on the tt?

Did 3 x hill repeats last week, the hill must be about an average of 20%, with ramps of about 25% in places, the cadence is obviously slower than tt, so would the tt be better for getting re weight off? P.s birling hill must be bout 1/4 - 1/4 mile long.

Will prob do 5 x hill repeats if I do that tonight..

rick_chasey

Just ride.

Outside is more pleasant than Turbo, so probably that (since you'll most likely ride for longer when you're outside).

thegibdog

If the weathers good do the hill repeats and if it's not get on the turbo.

ps you might want to check the actual gradient of Birling Hill...

doyler78

If weight loss is all you are interested in then go as hard as you can for the maximum amount of time that you can afford. Where you do it is immaterial however if riding in the road motivates you more than the turbo then go with the one that will get doing the most

I think super steep hills are pretty pointless. They are just a struggle for everyone, no matter how good - just look at the pros on the Angrilu in the recent Vuelta. They are almost impossible to properly pace. You are much better to find a less steep hill that's steadier that will allow you to use your gears to give you type of workout you are looking for.

Pseudonym

if weight loss is all you are interested in - change your diet.

amaferanga

For weight loss then neither. As well as watching what you eat/drink you should spend as long on the bike as you can spare riding tempo / sweet spot.