Are Core Exercises Not Enough for Cyclists?! | NEW STUDY | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 503

Introducing the study focusing on base training and its impact on power output in cycling. Discussing the importance of supplementary training like core and strength training.

Explanation of the study design involving 36 athletes split into three groups: core training with cycling, strength training with cycling, and a control group. Details of the baseline power tests conducted on the participants.

Discussion on the power profile testing conducted, including 5-second, 1-minute, and 20-minute power efforts. Different training protocols for strength and core training groups explained.

Description of the endurance training protocol followed by all groups, involving four hours of cycling on both Saturday and Sunday. Emphasis on training in Zone 2 based on power measurements.

Analysis of the study's findings regarding the impact of strength and core training on power output improvements. Details of the increase in power output and watts per kilogram for different durations.

Discussion on the lack of impact on body composition and the significant increase in VO2 max observed in the strength and cycling group. Comparison with the cycling and core group's effects on VO2 max.

Exploration of the psychological effects of strength training, core training, and cycling on performance and belief in athletic abilities. Summary of the study's key insights and implications for base training in cycling.