Your Guide to Strength Training for Everyday Cyclists and Runners

Are you an everyday cyclist or runner looking to take your performance to the next level?  If so, then you’re in the right place!  Strength training is a game-changer when it comes to enhancing your cycling and running abilities.  Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, incorporating strength training into your routine can […]

Five Misconceptions About Strength Training for Cycling Performance

While cycling is a fantastic cardiovascular workout, incorporating strength training into your routine can provide a whole host of benefits that will have you conquering hills and sprinting like never before.  Plus, whether you’re an everyday cyclist or a competitive rider, adding some muscle-building exercises to your regimen can supercharge your fitness level, help prevent […]

Strength Training for Masters Cyclocross: What are the Best Exercises?

Are you a cyclist over 50 who’s ready to take your cyclocross game to the next level?  Or perhaps you’re a seasoned master of the sport or a veteran of gravel racing, looking for ways to enhance your performance on those challenging muddy tracks.  In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of strength […]

How to Use the Triangle of Health to Improve Superior Durability and Performance

As an age-group runner or masters’ cyclist, the Triangle of Health can build our durability and help us accomplish our best performances. If all you do is run, and all you do is ride your bike, you’re not reaching your performance potential and you’re far more likely to be injured.  The Triangle of Health is […]

Strength Training for Cyclists Over 50: Research Backed Performance Boost

Strength training for everyday recreational and masters cyclists could be as important to your long-term success as doing intervals.  The research suggests that incorporating strength training into your cycling routine can yield numerous benefits, from improving power and endurance to reducing the risk of injury. Plus full-body strength training can build durability and stability in […]

Power Training for Cyclists: Incorporating Essential Five Key Movements

Cyclists and runners might want to ditch a one-dimensional approach to fitness and start incorporating pushing, pulling, hinging, squatting, and rotating movements into their routine.  These multi-joint exercises not only target neglected muscles but also improve overall strength and mobility.  These movements are essential for every endurance athlete, so we’ll provide tips on how to […]

The Best Strength Training Routines for Runners Over 50 Need More Weight, Fewer Reps

First, I hope we can establish that strength training for cyclists over 50 is scientifically proven as much as anything can be. If you aren’t strength training, you’re leaving performance on the gym floor.  Second, we’re going to discuss HOW to do strength training in a way that directly benefits you as an older cyclist.  […]