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: Received: 28 December 2023 / Approved: 28 December 2023 / Online: 28 December 2023 (10:28:07 CET)
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Sitko, S.; López-Laval, I.; Cirer-Sastre, R. Strength Training Versus Core Exercises for the Optimization of Road Cycling Performance. Preprints2023, 2023122177. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2177.v1
Sitko, S.; López-Laval, I.; Cirer-Sastre, R. Strength Training Versus Core Exercises for the Optimization of Road Cycling Performance. Preprints 2023, 2023122177. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2177.v1
Sitko, S.; López-Laval, I.; Cirer-Sastre, R. Strength Training Versus Core Exercises for the Optimization of Road Cycling Performance. Preprints2023, 2023122177. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2177.v1
APA Style
Sitko, S., López-Laval, I., & Cirer-Sastre, R. (2023). Strength Training Versus Core Exercises for the Optimization of Road Cycling Performance. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2177.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Sitko, S., Isaac López-Laval and Rafel Cirer-Sastre. 2023 "Strength Training Versus Core Exercises for the Optimization of Road Cycling Performance" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2177.v1
Abstract
(1) Background: Conventional strength training and core exercises are commonly prescribed to improve cycling performance. Although previous studies have explored the utility of strength training in various cycling populations, this intervention has never been compared to core exercises; (2) Methods: 36 trained road cyclists were divided in 3 groups of 12 participants that performed either no strength training, conventional strength training or core exercises, in all cases together with their regular cycling training during a 12-week period. Peak power outputs across different durations (5 seconds, 60 seconds, 5 minutes, and 20 minutes) were recorded before and after the intervention; (3) Results: Conventional strength training is superior to core training and no strength training for all measured durations. At the same time, core training results in improved 5 second power output when compared to no strength training, while all the other measures are comparable among groups; (4) Conclusions: Conventional strength training is superior to core exercises and no strength training in trained road cyclists, and accordingly, it is recommended that this population incorporates strength training during their regular weekly workouts.
Keywords
power output; bike; endurance.
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology
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