http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/1141/training/cycling-weight-training/ Cycling info - advice and tips Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:22:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8 http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/1141/training/cycling-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-39141 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:05:56 +0000 http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/?p=1141#comment-39141 [...] I have never really got into weight training. Though, quite a few pro-cyclists do use gym work to help boost leg strength. Another option to [...]

]]> http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/1141/training/cycling-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-12644 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:13:29 +0000 http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/?p=1141#comment-12644 I find swimming great for upper body strength and you get aerobic benefit too. Also feels less like a chore than weights, push ups etc..

]]> http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/1141/training/cycling-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-12632 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:28:48 +0000 http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/?p=1141#comment-12632 Doing weight training that will increase your core strength without putting on weight is the key. Think of arm movements you do on the bike, and find exercises to help.
Situps are important, a strong core makes for a more powerful and efficient rider.

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