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RE: [Wattage]
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Scott Spees
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Nov 16, 2006 19:14 PST
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Please pardon the intrusion of a long time lurker.
Strength training has had a significant and positive effect on my racing
over the last 6 years. I lift 2 to 3 times per week in the winter and 1 to
2 times per week through the season.
First off, I measure cycling performance by the number of podium appearances
I have in a season. I'm meticulous in the planning and execution of my
training, but I don't care if my FTP is only 120 watts, as long I'm getting
results.
So, what does strength training do for me?
1. Addresses muscle balance issues that have lead to injuries in the past.
These have developed primarily because I only used to ride, nothing else.
2. Strengthens connective tissue and supporting muscle groups. When I
crashed last year, I was able to bounce back faster.
3. Crosstraining provides a mental break, preventing burnout over an
insanely long season (April to November).
4. Allows me to stay off the bike but keep my weight in check over the
winter.
A lot of the discussion has focused around things that can be measured in
the lab. But I don't race in the lab.
-Scott (putting on my nomex underwear)
| | From: Barry Kaplan <dkxk-@earthlink.net>
Reply-To: watt-@topica.com
To: watt-@topica.com
Subject: [Wattage]
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:55:05 +0000
I started the strength training thread as an innocent question..didnt
realize it would take on a life of its own. For the past 3 days ive sat
back and listened to what the experts had to say. Ive learned alot and
realize the importance of specificity in training.
Forgive me for asking two last questions.
I understand that the consensus seems to indicate that strength training
will not improve endurance cycling.
Are there any other good reasons to incorporate strength training into
an off season training plan?
We know that Off season Strength Training will not help Endurance
cycling but will it hurt? While the short term effects of Strength
training will act to impede performace is it detrimental long term to
cycling performance (other than to delay the return to baseline CPs)?
Thank you.
FAQ: http://midweekclub.ca/powerFAQ.htm
Links to other wattage site:
http://trainwithpower.net
http://www.schererfamily.com/Joisey_Scherers/Chris/cycling/polar/polars710.htm
http://www.cyclingnews.com/fitness/?id=powerstern
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