swartpiet Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 I did post yesterday about an article on Building Leg strength for cyclists. Well here it is. If you have any further questions you can either post them here or on the comments section under the article. http://www.alloutmtb.co.za/content/building-leg-strength-cyclists Happy training!
swartpiet Posted June 2, 2011 Author Posted June 2, 2011 For those of you who didn't see the post this morning. Check it out.
WynieSteyn Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 awesome articles on an even more awesome site, a must to check out!
swartpiet Posted June 2, 2011 Author Posted June 2, 2011 we will do a follow up article on this next week. It will focus on core strength development.
Sawdust Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 The article mentions routines 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b. I only see 1,2,3,4. Are these the same?What's Plate taps?
swartpiet Posted June 2, 2011 Author Posted June 2, 2011 My apologies. I will correct the numbering on the routines. But to answer your question, Yes, 1a,1b,2a,2b equates to 1,2,3,4. Regarding plate taps. You will see next to the exercise is a link "Demo". Click that and it will take you to a video demo and explanation of the exercise. Not all of the exercises have demo's yet, those that don't have will be added tomorrow and Saturday.
AIRMAVRICK Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Hey SwartPiet, Hows everybody's training going going?
swartpiet Posted June 2, 2011 Author Posted June 2, 2011 Hey SwartPiet, Hows everybody's training going going? Howzit AirMaverick, A few guys have given feedback and it seems they doing fine. At least they are for now. I'm waiting for when they get to week 9 when the real intense training starts. Hows your training going, your very quiet.
AIRMAVRICK Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Howzit AirMaverick, A few guys have given feedback and it seems they doing fine. At least they are for now. I'm waiting for when they get to week 9 when the real intense training starts. Hows your training going, your very quiet. Training is going well!! Need to send you the details of last week... As you know in week 3 now and I have only missed out on 2 days. over the last two weeks. So in theory this will be my first full 6 day week. Just to give feedback, I am really enjoying the training so far, and can real;ly feel some stength building up... Only problem I am finding is trying to keep my heart rate under 65% on average over a long ride. The last two long rides I tried to cycle slowly and the best I could really do was 78% avg...
swartpiet Posted June 2, 2011 Author Posted June 2, 2011 Training is going well!! Need to send you the details of last week... As you know in week 3 now and I have only missed out on 2 days. over the last two weeks. So in theory this will be my first full 6 day week. Just to give feedback, I am really enjoying the training so far, and can real;ly feel some stength building up... Only problem I am finding is trying to keep my heart rate under 65% on average over a long ride. The last two long rides I tried to cycle slowly and the best I could really do was 78% avg... Don't worry too much about your HR for now. If you feel comfortable on 78% then great. Your avg and max heart rate will drop as your fitness levels pick up. Remember that your heart is also one big muscle that gets stronger. As your heart gets stronger and bigger it will be able to pump through more blood with each pump thus needing to pump less beats making you more energy efficient. What I like hearing here is that you are actually starting too listen to your body and start to realize with what levels you are comfortable. Thats already a big step in the right direction. If you want I can adjust the program a little for you in terms of the suggested HR.
swartpiet Posted June 3, 2011 Author Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Those of you who haven't seen the article. Check it out. Edited June 3, 2011 by swartpiet
swartpiet Posted June 7, 2011 Author Posted June 7, 2011 Another Bump for those who havent seen this article. I will release another article later this week covering core strength development.
swartpiet Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 Ive added some more demo links to the exercises in the routine. We will publish an article regarding explosive power training for mountain biking.
swartpiet Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 Just refreshing the minds of those who haven't read this yet.
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