Bloukrans Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Please help I'm about 67kg and 1.78. Road and MTB. I always feel like lacking power. Maybe I need to increase my weight. Any ideas?
Berry Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Power to weight is the answer. You need to loose weight or find more power.
JXV Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Your BMI is 21....almost in the middle of the range considered normal and healthy.Factors like age, diet, chronic health problems etc are factors that favour or hinder you. If you are healthy then no reason why a training program supported by appropriate eating plan would not yield results.
BarHugger Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Maintain your weight......push the weights in the gim to up your strength, power and endurance.
porqui Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 How often do you ride?How much time in the saddle when you do ride?What kind of riding?
V12man Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 "feeling" like you lack power is not scientific - find a power meter and get a set of real results to use to develop your weak points.... that's the only way... In the words of someone who should know - "It never gets easier.... only faster..."
Fabian46 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Power to weight is the answer. You need to loose weight or find more power.Sorry.....but did you suggest for someone that's 67 kgs to lose weight?? hehe Agree with your 2nd comment....but this one...maybe not...
Bloukrans Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 How often do you ride? Wednesday mornings (road) , Saturday and Sunday mornings (mtb)How much time in the saddle when you do ride? between 2 - 6 hours What kind of riding? road and mtb
Fabian46 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014  How often do you ride? Wednesday mornings (road) , Saturday and Sunday mornings (mtb)How much time in the saddle when you do ride? between 2 - 6 hours What kind of riding? road and mtb Add at least one more day during the week, whether its riding or some other form of strength training and you will see a difference. Also, if all 3 current days are the same type of riding, I'd start varying it. One day LSD, one day Climbs, one days speed\sprints etc...might help you a bit.Â
'Dale Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Add some quick reps in gym to your arms and legs using light weights - boosting lean muscle strength. Avoid bulking up as this can negatively affect your cycling.
'Dale Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 OR train appropriately using tempo rides and intervals to boost your power  Read up more at www.joefrielsblog.com on this and nutrition too.
porqui Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 As Fabian46 says - make it 3 rides per week min and cut the 6hr rides - your rides should not be more than 3hrs unless you are super fit. (coffee breaks do not count as time in the saddle).
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