Wow, very interesting theory. I’m going to think on this for awhile and run some tests to see if you’re on to something. Thx.
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Got me thinking too. Inside on a constant z2 interval (erg) I’m 51/49
Outside on undulating hills z2 effort 54/46
Hard efforts outside 55/45
Going to analyze some recent outdoor flat segments and compare
What makes you think that a) you should improve to a perfectly 50/50 power, b) that said more ‘balanced’ split would be an improvement to you in terms of power or comfort? Because I have yet to see any research that would back this up. We humans are all asymmetric to some degree, and I think if you gravitate towards a certain split, then there is probably an efficiency reason for that.
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For me personally it is because I never rehabilitated my right leg post hip operation.
(Unhealthy lifestyle at the time no exercise etc…)
I simply view my imbalance as a confirmation of my notably weaker right leg.
It is also the leg that will cramp first if I overextend myself on a long hard ride.
I’m not overly concerned , but am curious about the outcome of strengthening my right leg and potential efficiencies that could be gained
Because I’m 1) OCD and seeing 43/57 drives me nuts and 2)it’s just an interesting riddle that I can’t seem to solve. The fact is that I may end up SLOWER if I get to 50/50 outdoors, who knows.
Again, it is a riddle that doesn’t need to be solved. It really isn’t even a riddle, it’s just a thing.
We all have an imbalance to some degree. Trying to get close to, or achieve, a 50/50 balance is likely futile.