Training?

[Mtchell]

As we all know the winter weathr is upon with rain and snow , so there isn,t much time for riding and when there is ,it isn,t for long

unless we,re lucky

so i was wondered what training to do to keep my fitness levels up as i can see/feel them falling,

i have a gym in the garage so any routines would be a great help

Edited November 24, 2008 by New2it

[Sidehop Stuart]

There's some very good posts in Chit-Chat to look at about training.

I'm still going to be riding over winter though.

[old_man_dan]

i do alot of indoor rock climbing /bouldering all year round and find its very good for core strength and finger strength

some of the climbing excersises are great for trials there are some that purley focus on forarm strength

[Mtchell]

yer i,ve heard about the climbing my riding partner does is he says it uses many of the muscles biking does ,

i,m hitting the gym now just going to focus on tread mill and my back as im getting back ache from riding which cant be good

[Danny Metcalfe]

I'd work on your Latisimus (triangle wedge in back), Deltoids(Top of shoulder), Pectoralis (chest), Forearms and biceps, Quadraceps & hamstrings (upper legs)

In the gym:-

To work the muscles listed above machines or exercises you would need to complete are as follows

Latisimus - Vertical traction machine

Deltoids - Shoulder press machine, Dead lifts or Handstands

Pectoralis - Chest press machine, Bench presses, press ups

Forearms & Biceps - lift dumbells, chin ups/pull ups, tin-tank;)

Quads & hams - Leg curls and extensions

If you want to increase your muscular strength, You would want to complete a small number of repitions of these exercises

lifting heavy weights (80-100% of your one rep max(One rep max = Greatest amount of weight you can lift))

For example

On vertical traction (lats) my one rep max is 100kg,

So I would lift 80-100kg 10 times in one set.

If you want to increase muscular endurance ( stamina, stop you getting tired quicker)

You would lift a smaller weight more frequently. 40-60% of your one rep max

For example

Vertical traction 100kg one rep max,

I would lift 40-60kg 50 times in one set.

But I would try Mountain climbing,

There is some great indoor surfaces across the UK

I would also use a rowing machine, or go swimming, as these work most of the muscle groups in the body

Just to try and stay active over the winter

When the weather blocks riding

EDIT: Not Just copied from wiki, BrianMac, BBC etc.

Edited November 25, 2008 by meki

[Danny Metcalfe]

Also forgot to add

To try and keep joints articulated

Help to improve flexability

Especially in the cold

[Mat Smith!]

I'd work on your Latisimus (triangle wedge in back), Deltoids(Top of shoulder), Pectoralis (chest), Forearms and biceps, Quadraceps & hamstrings (upper legs)

In the gym:-

To work the muscles listed above machines or exercises you would need to complete are as follows

Latisimus - Vertical traction machine

Deltoids - Shoulder press machine, Dead lifts or Handstands

Pectoralis - Chest press machine, Bench presses, press ups

Forearms & Biceps - lift dumbells, chin ups/pull ups, tin-tank;)

Quads & hams - Leg curls and extensions

If you want to increase your muscular strength, You would want to complete a small number of repitions of these exercises

lifting heavy weights (80-100% of your one rep max(One rep max = Greatest amount of weight you can lift))

For example

On vertical traction (lats) my one rep max is 100kg,

So I would lift 80-100kg 10 times in one set.

If you want to increase muscular endurance ( stamina, stop you getting tired quicker)

You would lift a smaller weight more frequently. 40-60% of your one rep max

For example

Vertical traction 100kg one rep max,

I would lift 40-60kg 50 times in one set.

But I would try Mountain climbing,

There is some great indoor surfaces across the UK

I would also use a rowing machine, or go swimming, as these work most of the muscle groups in the body

Just to try and stay active over the winter

When the weather blocks riding

EDIT: Not Just copied from wiki, BrianMac, BBC etc.

great post that.

Mat

[Danny Metcalfe]

Thanks Mat.

Trying to help the Trials community, And Fight Winter fitness Recession!!

It's My Kriptonite

[pudding]

Its not about stength in trials its technique. But I've been told that Gilles Coustillier practices in Explosive power, thats why hes such a beast at gapping, sidehops and hooks n all.

No need to not ride over winter like, even though its icy as fook.

[Danny Metcalfe]

Its not about stength in trials its technique. But I've been told that Gilles Coustillier practices in Explosive power, thats why hes such a beast at gapping, sidehops and hooks n all.

No need to not ride over winter like, even though its icy as fook.

Agreed,

But surely this may help in some way, weather you beat fatigue, or need that little extra strength to push it that inch or 2 further.

[Mtchell]

aye, if you stop riding during winter or even don,t ride as much you are going to loe the fitness you have gained from summer riding

[pudding]

yhyh i totally agree, take up another sport or summat. But I cant get off the bike, n ride whenever..

get sweating

[Mtchell]

yhyh i totally agree, take up another sport or summat. But I cant get off the bike, n ride whenever..

get sweating

yer , riding is addictive aint it , but wether aint on our side lol

i just cant wait till it drys up and gets bit warmer then its 24/7

[Danny Metcalfe]

Ultimate solution.

Buy a holiday home in the southern hemisphere, I quite like Australia, and ride there when the weather is nasty.

Don't worry about the cost, interest prices on mortgages are dropping all the time

[shamus]

Australia is absolutely scorchio right now so unless you only ride at night out there then you'd get cooked!