ss training

[turbo]

is there any special training needed to be a better ss rider? like for increasing leg/pedal power and aerobic endurance? or same lang sa "regular" riding?

[flipnidaho]

just keep riding SS. it will get easier (and more fun). pretty soon, you'll be making it up further on the climbs.

[OnebyOne]

Nothing really...just ride it...

[32by18]

Just keep on pedaling

If you want off-the-bike exercises, try doing body-weight squats (also known as prison squats), try to do 20 squats in 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, then try to do as much squats as you can in another 20 secs, then rest for 10.

Try to do 8 sets of 20 seconds each. This type of training is called the Tabata protocol, and is used by speed skaters.

This helps build up tolerance to lactic acid build up.

[baboinsky]

[Alphabolt]

32by18 said:

Just keep on pedaling

If you want off-the-bike exercises, try doing body-weight squats (also known as prison squats), try to do 20 squats in 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, then try to do as much squats as you can in another 20 secs, then rest for 10.

Try to do 8 sets of 20 seconds each. This type of training is called the Tabata protocol, and is used by speed skaters.

This helps build up tolerance to lactic acid build up.

Agu, do you have links to pictures of these exercises pls? googling them may turn out nasty perversions ;D ;D "prison squats" heheh

much obliged

[baboinsky]

go to the youtube link arnel.

It's the second exercise featured in the video.

[Alphabolt]

baboinsky said:

go to the youtube link arnel.

It's the second exercise featured in the video.

Doesnt wanna load in my PC , PA its this friggin Zone Alarm firewall antivirus ekek my brother installed I guess

oh well

[sup]

burpees (now i know the spelling)!!!!

just hearing it brings back memories of diliryo moments.. if you want 'spring' and a really good all around workout, do these. just a warning, expect pain and soreness for the next couple of days ;D

[turbo]

32by18 said:

Just keep on pedaling

If you want off-the-bike exercises, try doing body-weight squats (also known as prison squats), try to do 20 squats in 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, then try to do as much squats as you can in another 20 secs, then rest for 10.

Try to do 8 sets of 20 seconds each. This type of training is called the Tabata protocol, and is used by speed skaters.

This helps build up tolerance to lactic acid build up.

Thanks, Agu. I'll be trying these out.

Since I don't have the budget yet to build a dedicated ss rig, I'm really tempted to devolve my fs bike into a ss. Thing is, it's in the best set-up it's ever been. Well, maybe because I haven't been shifting. Hehehe.

[32by18]

Yup, you can simulate SSing on your FS rig for the time being, then save up for a dedicated frame and scour the classifieds for good deals on parts.

If you have access to a gym, or have a set of dumbbells at home, try these exercises from Menshealth.com.ph:

www.menshealth.com.ph/fitness/15min/200509.html

SSing is also a mental game - aside from pushing yourself past your pain threshold (if needed), you need to be able to anticipate terrain changes, changing soil conditions (dry to mud to loamy to grassy - which affects traction). Focusing on the path of least resistance, especially uphill. Learning to minimize unnecessary braking, etc.

it's also about your positioning, body english and weight distribution (which all affect traction)

The more you ride, the sharper your mind will be.

[jd00]

go ride at maarat... To test your skills and stamina, uphill climb...strengthen your legs as well as its muscle group.. ride ride ride.....but before riding its appropiate to do leg stretching it helps....