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Strength Training for Cyclists - Ultimate Guide – Ask a Cycling Coach 437

2023/8/24
logo of podcast Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

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TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (2:21) Why you need to do strength training (9:26) Why you should do strength training in more than just the offseason (11:50) How often should you do strength training every week? (14:56) Should you do strength training on hard days or easy days? (29:20) How to avoid DOMS (34:09) Can strength training replace a specific type of cycling workout? (37:00) How to know when you should prioritize strength or cycling training (41:33) What is the minimum amount of strength training you should do (46:50) How much will your sprint power or FTP increase from strength training? (53:18) Are bodyweight exercises enough for cyclists, or do you need equipment? (57:05) No equipment, at-home strength training exercises for cyclists (1:00:51) Should cyclists use TRX systems? (1:02:32) Is yoga sufficient strength training for cyclists? (1:04:35) How does strength training for cycling differ from lifting for general health? (1:06:33) TrainerRoad’s strength training benchmarks calculator (1:11:53) What are the best and most important strength training exercises for cyclists? (1:16:09) Are kettlebell flow workouts too intense for cyclists? (1:18:17) Do you need to adjust your strength training plan for your age? (1:23:25) Strength training recommendations for triathletes (1:26:46) Which strength training exercises help with maintaining the aero/TT position? (1:31:41) Can strength training replace a warm up or cool down for cycling? (1:32:46) What strength training exercises can help cyclists avoid broken collarbones and other injuries? (1:34:50) What strength training exercises can help cyclists avoid a sore lower back on the bike? (1:43:32) What strength training exercises can help you stabilize your pedal stroke? (1:45:32) How should cyclists change their nutrition when they start doing strength training? (1:50:21) What supplements should cyclists take when they start doing strength training?


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