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Eur J Appl Physiol December 2010 PMID 20799042

In-season strength maintenance training increases well-trained cyclists' performance.

Bent R Rønnestad, Ernst Albin Hansen, Truls Raastad

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Participants highlight the importance of consistent strength training during the competitive season, with phrases like 'should you keep doing strength training' and emphasizing the value of even a single session weekly, reflecting the study’s practical implications and moderate engagement in applying scientific insights.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that maintaining strength training during the racing season is beneficial for performance, citing the study’s findings.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, focusing on practical training advice and scientific validation of strength maintenance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific recommendations, such as ‘one session a week,’ indicating thoughtful engagement on applying research to training routines.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversation emphasizes how small adjustments in training routines, like maintaining strength, can significantly benefit cyclists’ performance, suggesting moderate to high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that adding strength maintenance training during a competitive period helps well-trained cyclists maintain muscle size and strength gains achieved during a preparatory phase, leading to better overall cycling performance.
  • The group that combined endurance with strength training (ES) saw significant increases in thigh muscle cross-sectional area, leg strength, and power output, whereas the endurance-only group (E) did not experience these muscle-related improvements.
  • Both groups improved aerobic capacity, but the strength-trained group had larger gains in peak power, maximal aerobic power, and overall cycling performance, indicating that maintenance strength training benefits performance during competitive periods.]
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Daniel Rowland
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Should you keep doing strength training during the race season? Yes! And one session a week is enough to maintain the off-season gains: https://t.co/qIzYwK0vpM #strength #sportscience #training #217/366

Aug 4, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 6,521 followers View post →
Daniel Rowland
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@mihneacristian3 Here are some studies that may be relevant (not track cycling I'm afraid): https://t.co/DFtiwPRAMs https://t.co/qIzYwK0vpM https://t.co/4rQk433W0m https://t.co/o9hBzMT1wl If I see anything else I'll let you know.

Aug 17, 2022 · 1 like · 6,521 followers View post →

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Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

@mihneacristian3 Here are some studies that may be relevant (not track cycling I'm afraid): https://t.co/DFtiwPRAMs https://t.co/qIzYwK0vpM https://t.co/4rQk433W0m https://t.co/o9hBzMT1wl If I see anything else I'll let you know.

Aug 17, 2022 · 1 like · 6,521 followers View post →
Hilvar Malaver
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RT @dwrowland: Should you keep doing strength training during the race season? Yes! And one session a week is enough to maintain the off-se…

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Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

Should you keep doing strength training during the race season? Yes! And one session a week is enough to maintain the off-season gains: https://t.co/qIzYwK0vpM #strength #sportscience #training #217/366

Aug 4, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 6,521 followers View post →
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