Females… should you train differently from men? Part 2
July 16, 2020
Exercise number 3 of 4 in the build glute strength for cycling success series. Bent Leg reverse hypersYou can do this on a bench in the gym, if this isn’t available then any table which will support your weight will do!Lie face down on the table or bench with your
Exercise number 2 of 4 in the build glute strength for cycling success series.Banded dumbbell glute bridge The band can be placed just above or just below the knee. Place your feet flat on the ground hip width apart and close to your butt. The closer your feet are to
Exercise number 1 of 4 in the build glute strength for cycling success series. Reverse Lunge Knee Driver This combines a deep reverse lunge and high knee movement. The deeper the reverse lunge the more this exercise targets the glutes, whereas the closer the rear leg is to the front
The sentiment that taking time out of your riding/running/swimming schedule to focus on strength training may deleteriously affect your performance in your chosen discipline is not uncommon. The importance of strength training cannot be underestimated, and should be incorporated year round. Focusing on your weaknesses and training to become a
HIIT Cross Training for Cyclists HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It has been in the fitness spotlight rather frequently in the past couple of years. Some studies have shown that HIIT type efforts can keep you fit by doing as little as six minutes exercise per week, I’m
Should endurance athletes strength train? In coaching endurance athletes, I have seen muscular imbalances and mobility issues are common among runners and cyclists. They often suffer from hamstring issues, lack of ankle mobility, tight hip flexors and weak glutes.A common imbalance among runners and cyclists occurs between the muscles of
Resistance Band Training For me, resistance bands come into their own because of their light weight, portability and almost unlimited resistance potential. Having the ability to do some type of training when travelling is great. There are many times I have been away on business and not had access to
Recipe Time – Mum’s Chicken Crunch Food…it is what fuels you, but it needs to be healthy, tasty, not break the bank and not take hours to prepare.I’m not a nutritionist, I’m not on MasterChef, but I do love to cook home cooked food and make lots of things from
11th MARCH 2016 – THE RACE! I warmed up for an hour – yep it takes me ages to warm up properly! Went to the toilet many many times, try putting a very tight speed suit back on when you are sweaty – budget way longer than it normally takes
1st MARCH 2016 – THE COURSE IS FINALISED I thought 20km was short, but it has just been announced that it is actually only going to be 16km – I’m sure it will still hurt though! I have been out riding the course a fair bit, I have a plan