Comments on: 12 week strength program for cyclists http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/ Cycling Training Tips Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:16:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Training and Sponsorship Update « Matthew Canty's Blog http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-106979 Training and Sponsorship Update « Matthew Canty's Blog Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:41:35 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/#comment-106979 [...] and have started finding a neat 30-45 minute routine based on articles I have found on the net – in particular this one. Its meant I have had to get to grips with Squats, Leg Press, Leg Extension and few other things. I [...] [...] and have started finding a neat 30-45 minute routine based on articles I have found on the net – in particular this one. Its meant I have had to get to grips with Squats, Leg Press, Leg Extension and few other things. I [...]

]]> By: Maurice Bellert http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-106195 Maurice Bellert Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:55:30 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/#comment-106195 Hi, I have a question regarding on the bike strength training. As a cyclist I know that doing hill repeats on a 10-12 min climb with a gradient of 3-4% using a gear that allows a cadence of between 60-70 rpm is a good form of strength-endurance training. What are your thoughts of doing it in aero-bars with the saddle only 6-7 cm behind the BB like a TT position. Is it too much stress on the knee? Given it will fall 2-3 cm ahead of the ball of the foot in the 3 o'clock 9 o'clock position. Hi,
I have a question regarding on the bike strength training. As a cyclist I know that doing hill repeats on a 10-12 min climb with a gradient of 3-4% using a gear that allows a cadence of between 60-70 rpm is a good form of strength-endurance training.

What are your thoughts of doing it in aero-bars with the saddle only 6-7 cm behind the BB like a TT position. Is it too much stress on the knee? Given it will fall 2-3 cm ahead of the ball of the foot in the 3 o’clock 9 o’clock position.

]]> By: Jim Burnett http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-106167 Jim Burnett Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:57:43 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/#comment-106167 Can any of this be achieved using dumbbells? It seems that I can do the squats with dumbbells but not sure how to incorporate Leg press/curls without equipment or a gym membership. Any alternatives to Leg press/curls without machines or benches? Can any of this be achieved using dumbbells? It seems that I can do the squats with dumbbells but not sure how to incorporate Leg press/curls without equipment or a gym membership.

Any alternatives to Leg press/curls without machines or benches?

]]> By: Jonathan Dunlop http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-101275 Jonathan Dunlop Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:17:54 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/#comment-101275 This is great, as an elite cyclist for several years and a greeny in the field of Peronal Training, i have been trying to workout the best routines for cyclists (as im focussing on sports specific PT'ing). I agree that aslong as you dont reach failure, heavy weights is fine twice or more a week, aslong as you are recovering between workouts and cardio after weight training really does the trick :) So guys, this guy is a professional, he has willingly submitted this on the internet, and he deserves the credit!! Thanks for the help and advice, Jesper :) only problem is that a lot of endurance athletes dont believe in gym work until they realise that all the pro's do it ;) - Jon This is great, as an elite cyclist for several years and a greeny in the field of Peronal Training, i have been trying to workout the best routines for cyclists (as im focussing on sports specific PT’ing). I agree that aslong as you dont reach failure, heavy weights is fine twice or more a week, aslong as you are recovering between workouts and cardio after weight training really does the trick :)

So guys, this guy is a professional, he has willingly submitted this on the internet, and he deserves the credit!!

Thanks for the help and advice, Jesper :)

only problem is that a lot of endurance athletes dont believe in gym work until they realise that all the pro’s do it ;)

- Jon

]]> By: daniel http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/comment-page-1/#comment-100281 daniel Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:28:56 +0000 http://www.training4cyclists.com/12-week-strength-program-for-cyclists/#comment-100281 when you have to race on May (big cyclist event-road race) when it is appropriate to stop weight lifting? Usually most cyclists stop february, if you dont have many races until May what do you do ? you stil training in the gym? thank you :) when you have to race on May (big cyclist event-road race) when it is appropriate to stop weight lifting? Usually most cyclists stop february, if you dont have many races until May what do you do ? you stil training in the gym?

thank you :)

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