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"Whether you are a new or seasoned rider, this book is for you and offers great illustrations of the changing approaches to off-the-bike training." -- Daily Peloton
""Weight Training for Cyclists" covers everything you need to know. With detailed drawings of exercises that cover everything from stretching, upper, lower and core strength, as well as power development, you have a full training guide in your hands." -- BicycleSmile
""Weight Training for Cyclists" presents clear and precise exercises for cyclists in a clear and logical order, with easy-to-follow drawings. An ideal book to help you gain power and endurance." -- Arrivee magazine
"A valuable resource for any cyclist. It not only gives you workouts, but it also takes you through finding a gym and a trainer, gym etiquette, the equipment, and more." --BikeWorldNews.com
"The book is perfect to keep cyclists busy in the gym during the long, colder winter months. Gives enough challenging exercises and a variety of workouts to keep cyclists occupied on being stronger for spring." -- "Salt Lake Tribune"
"The volume is superbly illustrated with many line drawings showing a remarkable number of exercises." -- TheWashingMachinePost.net
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In addition to the powerful quads and chiseled calves they're known for, cyclists need strong core muscles and solid upper-body strength to use their power efficiently. "Weight Training for Cyclists" is the only book available that shows cyclists how they can get stronger to ride stronger. This revised second edition presents new information on core strength, nutrition, stretching and warm-up. Now comprehensively illustrated with easy-to-follow drawings, the authors explain in clear terms how strength training in the weight room translates to endurance and power on the bike. With the latest research on strength building buttressed by the most recent and effective equipment innovations, "Weight Training for Cyclists" presents a series of training plans that require only a fraction of the time that cyclists spend in the saddle. For newcomers and veterans alike, "Weight Training for Cyclists" will become their fundamental guide to better performance.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Full of good advice on how to compliment your riding by developing the muscles that get you moving and also those that keep you in a strong stable position on the bike.
And for those with limited time, plenty of advice on how to best mix and match the weight training and cycling for maximum speed/endurance/power.
It's also a good read for a text book that is approaching a reasonably dry subject.
And for those with limited time, plenty of advice on how to best mix and match the weight training and cycling for maximum speed/endurance/power.
It's also a good read for a text book that is approaching a reasonably dry subject.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I like the book alot, but i need more info how the tempo is performed like 3/2/1 and 2/0/2? this need to be more explained.
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Weight Training: A Forgotten Element
22 Jan 2009
Format:Paperback
There are some who feel that weight training is a waste of time for cyclists and the limited scientific studies carried out so far have had mixed results as to whether pumping iron makes you faster. There are fears that the possible addition of muscle mass in the upper body (remember Lance Armstrong pre-cancer?) will provide no tangible benefits and in fact will be just that much more weight to carry around.
In fact a strong torso contributes to pedalling action by providing rigidity against which the quadriceps can work. Most of the training programs for cyclists I have seen tend to be aimed at building strength rather than mass and as the riders moves into the racing season the weight program becomes one only of maintenance. Increased strength means reduced fatigue although aerobic capacity seems to be the limiter for endurance. Stronger muscles last longer and stabilize the body, improving technique and efficiency, allowing the cyclist to keep in the proper form longer.
Not to be overlooked is the fact that cyclists typically suffer from low bone density as cycling is not a weight-bearing exercise. Studies indicate that during the Tour de France pro riders can lose up to 25 percent of bone mass, and a surprising number of Masters-class racers suffer from symptoms of osteoporosis. Weight training helps combat this, as do weight-bearing exercises such as running, and calcium supplementation.
My coach has given me a simple program that provides the periodization recommended, working from light weights to much heavier weights and then backing off to more reps with lighter loads. In addition to my coach's comments, I have found a very useful guide to weight training to be the recently revised "Weight Training for Cyclists: A Total Body Program for Power and Endurance" by Ken Doyle and Eric Schmitz. This 2nd edition of their 1998 book, released in November 2008, incorporates new information on core training and lower body exercises. It is very clearly written and explains how strength training in the weight room translates to endurance and power on the bike.
Different exercises for the muscle groups are described and illustrated with very good line drawings that are simple but effective. I have photocopied the section on core workouts and have supplemented my coach's suggestions so that I am doing more work with a stability ball. There is also a chapter reviewing the best series of stretches I have seen.
The last part of the book presents a range of training plans that are time-efficient and look quite effective. I have incorporated parts of them into my own workout and although it is not quite My Year of Abs yet there is a definite improvement in my core strength.
"Weight Training for Cyclists" is an up-to-date and comprehensive book that is invaluable in building a program to increase strength. Clearly-written, attractively-presented and very reasonably priced, it belongs on the shelf of everyone interested in improving their riding. You may not end up looking like Mr. or Ms. Universe but you might get faster!
In fact a strong torso contributes to pedalling action by providing rigidity against which the quadriceps can work. Most of the training programs for cyclists I have seen tend to be aimed at building strength rather than mass and as the riders moves into the racing season the weight program becomes one only of maintenance. Increased strength means reduced fatigue although aerobic capacity seems to be the limiter for endurance. Stronger muscles last longer and stabilize the body, improving technique and efficiency, allowing the cyclist to keep in the proper form longer.
Not to be overlooked is the fact that cyclists typically suffer from low bone density as cycling is not a weight-bearing exercise. Studies indicate that during the Tour de France pro riders can lose up to 25 percent of bone mass, and a surprising number of Masters-class racers suffer from symptoms of osteoporosis. Weight training helps combat this, as do weight-bearing exercises such as running, and calcium supplementation.
My coach has given me a simple program that provides the periodization recommended, working from light weights to much heavier weights and then backing off to more reps with lighter loads. In addition to my coach's comments, I have found a very useful guide to weight training to be the recently revised "Weight Training for Cyclists: A Total Body Program for Power and Endurance" by Ken Doyle and Eric Schmitz. This 2nd edition of their 1998 book, released in November 2008, incorporates new information on core training and lower body exercises. It is very clearly written and explains how strength training in the weight room translates to endurance and power on the bike.
Different exercises for the muscle groups are described and illustrated with very good line drawings that are simple but effective. I have photocopied the section on core workouts and have supplemented my coach's suggestions so that I am doing more work with a stability ball. There is also a chapter reviewing the best series of stretches I have seen.
The last part of the book presents a range of training plans that are time-efficient and look quite effective. I have incorporated parts of them into my own workout and although it is not quite My Year of Abs yet there is a definite improvement in my core strength.
"Weight Training for Cyclists" is an up-to-date and comprehensive book that is invaluable in building a program to increase strength. Clearly-written, attractively-presented and very reasonably priced, it belongs on the shelf of everyone interested in improving their riding. You may not end up looking like Mr. or Ms. Universe but you might get faster!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
True results
9 July 2009
Format:Paperback
I'm an avid cyclist. I ride in one form or the other at least 6 days a week. The program in this books works if you spend the time to use it, be advised, there is no quick 6 min plan to sucess, and while I have seen great results, I cant say everyone will. It takes time to try all the samples, and is laid out in an extended format, but can be ammended to suit everyones needs, if you take the time. I have seen a marked improvement with my climbing ability, on both mountain and road bikes. Rides are stronger and recovery is faster, and it doesnt appear to adversely affect your ride the day following the gym. In fact, the spin seems to actually help ease the soreness. There are a lot of different training methods included so you shouldnt get bored or quickly reach a plateau.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
A Complete Off-The-Bike Fitness Program!
17 Nov 2008
Format:Paperback
I've always read in cycling magazines that one should lift weights but the information given is never specific enough and rarely are diagrams shown. This book gives reasons behind the exercises and exactly what part of your body is benefiting, and how it will help your strength on the bike. The book is really well laid-out and easy to understand. I just started the program and am looking forward to dropping my riding buddies on our local climbs in no time.
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