This New Study Blew My Mind - Strength Training For Cyclists

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of strength training for cyclists based on a new study.

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 You train four, maybe five days a week. You watch your power numbers. You ride with your mates on a Saturday. You have the power meter. Maybe you've even bought a lighter set of wheels thinking that would be the thing that finally made the difference. But I have one question. Why is almost none of your time spent in the gym? In today podcast we talk about a new study that underlines the importance of strength training for cyclists. A BIG shoutout to our incredible sponsors - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Parlee Cycles ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!" Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 4Endurance ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Walsh

Topics covered

• strength training
• cycling
• power numbers
• coaching
• fitness

Keywords

• strength training
• cyclists
• power meter
• coaching community
• fitness

Sponsors

Parlee Cycles, 4Endurance, BIKMO

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