The three stages - Stage 2
Ok, so now that you’ve been building that stamina base it’s time to start building the next level of our fitness, strength.
After a few weeks of stamina training it’s time to mix the stamina training with strength training. The difference between stamina and strength training? Well, strength training involves a bit of strain but not too much. So, assuming that you ride more than once a week, on your shorter weekday rides you can increase the intensity.
Interval training is one way you can improve your strength. I sometimes increase intensity up the small inclines, either maintain or increase your speed up these little inclines and recover if you need to once you over the top. Do that on a few rides and soon you won’t even notice the inclines.
And remember, recovery is very important… so always make sure that you eat, stretch and rest after every workout.
