There is some really interesting information here on Wikipedia. I found some of the footnotes extremely interesting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_training
GL,
Joe
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Posted 10 months ago #
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I agree.. this is fascinating reading. I can get really sucked into reading wikipedia articles.
So, how do you plan to apply your new found knowledge about strength training?
Posted 10 months ago # -
Now you are hitting the hard question Brad. I don't know if the articles will change my strength training program very much. It will probably change the way I integrate new exercises by reducing the number of sets I do in my first few days with a new exercise. For example this week I will be changing my push-up routine from 3x12 regular push-ups to 1x12 of regular, narrow, and wide until I reach a comfortable place at which time I will probably need to change again. Most of my strength training involves body weight exercises so I don't really have much control over the amount of weight I'm lifting outside of modifying the form. My pull-up and dip sets will be reduced to 1 set until I can do more than just the negative portion of the movement. This should cut down on time. I'll see what else comes to me before tonight.
Posted 10 months ago # -
I know this is going to sound obvious, but the biggest thing to make a difference for me with strength training has been consistency. Yeah, I know... obvious, but really, just getting out there and doing my regular workouts makes a huge difference in muscle definition. I'm not looking to get big... but I like it when I stick with my routine and I get noticeably leaner.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Easily said not so easily done. Don't know if you noticed but consistency is my motto on this site.
Posted 10 months ago # -
Any good info on how to integrate strength training with cycling?
I have developed a training plan based on the book Heart Zones Cycling by Edwards and Reed but they don't talk much about strength training nor do they include it in their plans.Posted 10 months ago # -
Strength train in the "off" season. Depending on your locale it could be the three months when there are relatively few races. Aim for a 12 week period whereby your cycling is not long duration and high intensity. Long duration may be alright but the rides should be low intensity. Weight training can be done in as few as two days per week. Just make sure that there are only three to four days between sessions. Try to avoid the back to back weight training sessions. IF you are very careful it has been shown that two a day work outs can be used. The endurance work needs to be done first and after three to four hours the weight training. This would be a base preparation program. Integrating strength training into a competitive cycle requires more thought and planning.
Posted 5 months ago #
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