Strength Training for Endurance Athletes Over 50: Essential Exercises and Tips
As endurance athletes over 50, integrating strength training into your routine is not just beneficial – it’s essential to your resiliency and durability. The combination of endurance and strength training enhances overall performance, aids in injury prevention, and ensures a healthier aging process. In this post, we’ll explore some key aspects of strength training for […]
Gravel Racing Training for Masters Cyclists: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder
Ready to take your gravel racing to the next level for the upcoming fall races? As a master’s cyclist, you know that training smarter, not harder, is the key to success. Gone are the days of endless punishing workouts and pushing yourself to the brink of exhaustion. Instead, it’s time to fine-tune your approach and […]
Cycling Adventures: Navigating the Path to Elite Racing While Maintaining Fun and Social Connections
My new coaching client, Jamie Zarda, like many older female cyclists, is stuck in the middle. Jamie, 44, started racing just a few years ago and has made a lot of progress in both mountain biking and cyclocross since then, upgrading to the Cat. 1 on the trails and Cat. 3 in cyclocross. But she […]
Research Backs Strength Training for Masters’ Cyclocross Racers To Boost Speed, Power
Are you a master’s cyclocross racer looking to take your performance to the next level? If yes, then incorporating strength training into your routine could be the game-changer you need. By building strength and power in key areas of your body, you can enhance your riding skills, overcome obstacles with ease and increase speed on […]
HIIT for Cyclists Over 50: Boosting Aerobic & Anaerobic Capacity
High-intensity interval training is an effective way for cyclists and runners over 50 to improve their physical performance. By pushing the body to greater levels of exertion, HIIT workouts can boost endurance, strength and speed in even the oldest athletes. With its many health benefits, high-intensity interval training is a great way for older cyclists […]
Five Tools To Improve Durability And Performance As An Endurance Athletes Over 50
The best way to improve your performance as a cyclist or runner is through these five basic habits: consistency, intensity, volume, strength training, and recovery. Regardless of how much time you have to train, if you can be consistent in your training, make sure you get the right blend of intensity, strength, and endurance, and […]
