Strength Training Q&A for Time-Crunched and Aging Cyclists
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS - A podcast by CTS - Wednesdays
Key topics in this episode:Question #1: I'm 77 years old and an experienced cyclist. I cannot find out just how much weight I should be moving at my age. Currently at 400 lbs on the [leg] press and 155 pounds on the squat - both multiple reps. How much weight is too much? How frequently?Short Answer: Compare you to you, not to othersLong answers: Use qualitative and quantitative data as your guideQualitative: Rating of Perceived Exertion. Hard days: 8-10 reps at RPE of 7-8 on a 10-point...
