Originally Posted by
latexyankee
Ok well I beg to differ. I'm not sure how many people on these boards are at leat somewhat knowledgeable about general fitness but responses so far are alarming. Is everyone going for a chris froome look? Has anyone ever attempted a strength training routine? You may be surprised how it affects you on the bike as well as general respect in society and some offers from the ladies you cant seem to approach.
Also I will get nothing but faster from strength training...yep faster. Stop being so scared of lifting some heavy weight, you're not racing professionally and neither am I.
My question has to do with riding 28 mi 4 days a week or riding 2 days a week for 56mi but split into two segments with an 8 hour break in between because of work. What are the advantages/disadvantages or pros and cons of either routine?
I commute 4 days a week (40/50 miles per day) and long (60miles) hammerfest Sat. I lift on Thursdays (upper body/core), come winter this changes to 2 days a week. I don't do leg work untill winter. I know a CAT3 that's a beast and lifts 4 days a week but does high reps low weight.