Females… should you train differently from men? Part 2
July 16, 2020
Female athletes, should you train differently from men? Part 2 Female athletes… in Part 2 here we dive into some of the actual strategies that you can put in place to help get your best performances on race day and in training. http://www.mtbiking.com.au/training/female-mtb-training-should-you-train-differently-to-men-part-ii
Most exercise physiology research has been mainly done on men, and then applied to both men and women. In this article I look at how any why the female athlete should train and recover differently from their male counterparts… Read the first part of the article here at Mountain Biking Australia Magazine.
Pre ride warmup…whilst you make your coffee A while ago a wrote an article for Bicycling Australia magazine detailing some simple exercises to get you prepped and ready to hit the road or the trails. Here is this video version for you to enjoy and following during your next pre
If you are going away over the holiday season,but want to continue making gains on the bike, here is a awesome set of 7 exercises that require zero equipment.Complete all 7 exercises back to back without stopping, Have a 30 second rest and repeat again. Complete 3 sets in total.1.
Try putting these exercises together for an all over strength workout for triathletes. You will only need a set of dumbbells, so even if the gym is super busy, you’ll be able to grab the equipment you need, get in, get it done and get out in super quick time: Complete 1
No gym….no excuse. A resistance band rated as small or x-small is all you need for these exercises, which will help to improve posture, core strength and glute activation. All of which we need in abundance when cycling… The half kneeling face pull, this targets the rotator cuff muscles and
Deny and avoid it as you may, but the fact of the matter is that cycling at your highest level requires recruitment and training of not just your leg muscles. Yep, a stronger core can improve your ride significantly. At FTP Training I work as a performance cycle coach, and
Its been quite sometime since I’ve written about what I have been up to. In August of last year I raced in the UCI Age Group Time Trial world championships held in my home city of Perth, technically held on Rottnest Island 16km offshore from Perth. Its a beautiful place, and
4 Key reasons to add some strength training into your schedule: Read the full article here on Bicycling Australia Magazine: http://www.bicyclingaustralia.com.au/news/women-s-cycling-four-key-reasons-for-strength-training
Exercise number 4 of 4 in the build glute strength for cycling success series. Seated Band Leg AbductionYou can do this on a bench in the gym, or on a chair at home.This exercise target the glute medius muscles, which do tend to get forgotten when strength training.Grab a mini