Functional Strength training for Cyclists

[capeofstorms]

Hi,

 

Can anyone point me to good resources for functional strength training specific to cyclists.

 

Not looking to merely do bodybuilding type exercises

[Spinnekop]

Have a look at this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plyometrics

 

Couple of pro riders doing it......

[ThaStig]

Hi,

 

Can anyone point me to good resources for functional strength training specific to cyclists.

 

Not looking to merely do bodybuilding type exercises

 

you can go onto www.cyclocore.com I have been doing the exercises and programs for about two years now and there has been a definite improvement in my core strength and overall cycling functional strength.

[JGR]

check out 180 gym in CPT CBD. They are top notch fuunctional trainers (not specific to cycling though) altought i think they could tailor it for you. Brent is the guy to talk to!

[FlashJordan]

Back in the day (90's) when I was a runner our coach made us do plyometric exercises before each track session. IMHO - think they are very good for strength, co-ordination and injury prevention.

[Bronabee]

I've been hearing a lot about this plyometric exercises from a few cyclist i know who swear by it.

[gummibear]

Have a look at this:

http://en.wikipedia....iki/Plyometrics

 

Couple of pro riders doing it......

 

Isn't that similar to Army PT...or am i way off?

[BigGuy]

Any of Joe Friel's cycling training bibles will provide the answer.

[Pronutro]

you can go onto www.cyclocore.com I have been doing the exercises and programs for about two years now and there has been a definite improvement in my core strength and overall cycling functional strength.

 

That link doesn't work for me. However, www.cyclecore.com did work, but not sure if that is still the site you had in mind?

[Agteros]

Another option would be http://www.coreperformance.com/

Link through to their CP101 page