Cyclocross: Get Your Cowbell On!

CX has to be one of the hardest forms of bicycle racing out there, requiring some specialized training to ensure success. Coach Tim tells us all about it!

An Overview of the New Metrics in WKO4

WKO4 has introduced exciting new metrics to help coaches and athletes answer important questions about training and data analysis. Tim walks us through an explanation of some of these metrics.

How to Prepare for When the SHTF

Unpredictability is a given in cycling. It creates excitement at races, but it can also wreak some havoc in the process. Hunter gives us his tips on how to prepare for the unpredictable.

Five Key Attributes of Winning Athletes

Winners think differently. They are constantly focused on moving forward, getting things done, taking action, and improving. Click through for more about why winners win!

Power Training Zones 101

Determining our power zones is one of the most basic elements of power training. Click through to read more about each zone and how they work together.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

年齢を重ねても強くなる方法~マスターズレーサーの強化Part3~

前回はマスターズのパフォーマンスを下げる要因と対策について書いてみました。
今回は、それらを踏まえた上で、どうパワートレーニングに活かして行くかを書いてみたいと思います。

43才までプロのトップで走ったイエンス・フォイクト

(1)筋力強化
マスターズの年齢になると筋量の減少が加速します。
それを防ぐためにバーベルを上げるストレングストレーニング、もしくはバイク上で出来るストレングストレーニングを行う必要があります。