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Thursday, January 19, 2012

How To Attain Optimum Results On Cycling Training Programs

By Lois Gordon


There are different categories of cyclists, those doing it for fun, physical fitness and those cycling for professional goals. For one reason or another, many are times that these riders want to seek the help of those offering cycling training programs to boost their skills on various aspects of their riding exercise like speed or endurance.

A good cycling training program should be structured in a way to accommodate the time a trainee is able to spare for the exercise. Considering different riders are at different stages of learning, it is good to device the right riding intervals for each rider depending on their level and purpose. However, the trainee should be advised on the importance of time during the training and the need to allocate more time for the same.

Note that at different levels stages of training the body will react different to the intensity of a particular riding exercise. For example if you are a beginner, the body is likely to recover faster on light rides than when you perform a hard one. It is therefore advisable to take it easy on your body and subject it to the suitable rides then increase this as the body adjusts.

After a certain period of learning, the progress of the trainee should be assessed. The program therefore should identify clearly after how long this is done and the major areas to check on. Key areas like speed and recovery time of a rider are to be checked and see if there is any improvement. This way one is able to determine the weak areas and take the right action.

Those offering the program should consider the purpose as to why the exercise is undertaken in order to allocate the right kind of plan to meet the need of the trainee.

Finally, it does not matter how good cycling training programs are if the body is not in good health. It is therefore important for one to ensure that they are fit for a particular riding exercise before going for it. Consult your doctor to advise on this matter and especially if above forty years of age.




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