Weight Training for Cyclists: A Total Body Program for Power & Endurance
- ISBN13: 9781934030295
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Groundbreaking new from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Since the publication of the first edition of the only cycling-specific weight training book on the market, time spent in the gym has become a standard part of every cyclist’s training schedule. This new edition, with updated material on core strength and nutrition, brings together the most current research on strength building and the most recent and effective equipment innovations. Authors Ken Doyle and Eric Schmitz clarify clearly how strength training in the wei… More >>
Weight Training for Cyclists: A Total Body Program for Power & Endurance
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December 24th, 2009 at 2:41 am
I read this book cover to cover as I am interested in the subject. Overall I found it to be very informative but the book failed to link the different articles correctly and the sample programs just add to the confusion.
For example in the Power Phase of the program, power exercises are lumped in with strength exercises and some things just don’t make sense. One of the exercises specifies doing 3-4 sets for 1-5 reps of squats with a rest period of “none”. Does that mean you really just do 1 set of 15-20 reps?
Rating: 2 / 5
December 24th, 2009 at 3:07 am
It is a simple and excellent read especially for the person who wants to get into lifting for a specific sport
Rating: 4 / 5
December 24th, 2009 at 5:08 am
Well written and thoughtful book on conditioning for all cyclist (road & mountain). He talks about strength conditioning year round for the cyclist showing you not only why you should do it, but how. He also has added a nice section on core training and another on flexibility and the benefits of them and why you should be spending time doing them as well. Fantastic book.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 24th, 2009 at 7:59 am
I have been following the weight training program in this book and it really works. The words and illustrations are simple to follow yet still effective. I have trained and raced bicycles for 20 years and my climbing and strength on the bike have already improved noticably since following the book’s weight training program.
I used to be skeptical about the benefits of “off the bike” cross training, but I will tell you whether you are a racer or recreational cyclist, you can benefit from the programs this book offers.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 24th, 2009 at 8:51 am
This is a very effective program that doesn’t make you spend a ton of time in the gym. The authors give you an overview of the benefits and pitfalls of a weight training program for bike riders in the first few chapters. Then in the last few chapters there are very excellent diagrams of the exercises. And at the back of the book, there are workout programs that are periodized just like on-bike training.
The workout programs are geared toward lower body and core strength. But they will also help you develop upper body strength without putting on any unwanted extra weight.
All in all, this is a straightforward and effective way to get stronger without getting larger.
Rating: 5 / 5