STRENGTH TRAINING
for CYCLISTS

The Complete "No B.S." Program from Harvey Newton,
U.S. Olympic Weightlifting Coach and Veteran Roadie

Delivery information $99.95 U.S. residents (free shipping & handling) $109.95 non-U.S. residents (includes $10 for shipping & handling) 42-minute color DVD 165-page instruction manual Messenger bag Newton Strength Notes newsletter

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Use this strength training system developed by Olympic coach and competitive cyclist Harvey Newton and you'll experience . . .

• increased cycling-specific strength

• greater cycling-specific power

• improved injury protection and prevention

• minimal or no body weight gain even as muscle is developed

Coach Newton's believes:  "To gain the benefits of strength training you must focus on the techniques known to produce results, use perfect lifting technique, increase your training load, and stick to it."

"It's largely for us 'mere mortals' that my manual is written. We are the ones most likely to reap the greatest benefits from scientific strength training. And greater strength leads to better cycling."  (See table of contents)

Coach Newton's program is fully contained in his 42-minute DVD and 165-page, fully illustrated, spiral-bound training manual. It's complete, straightforward, authoritative, effective and packaged in a deluxe messenger bag.

Coach Newton calls his system the "No B.S. Approach." You'll call it a refreshing change from the fad-driven advice commonly heard in the gym or seen in fitness magazines.

Strength Training for Cyclists is for you, the avid bicycle rider in search of real strength development  whether it be to perform better in competition, long-distance events, touring or simply in recreational riding while enjoying greater fitness and injury protection. Women and older riders are not neglected!

"Over the years I have found that cyclists want to spend as little time in the gym as necessary, while still optimizing results. It is my intention to help you achieve that goal."

Coach Newton understands that you're a cyclist, not a "plate head." He knows you don't want to spend hour after hour toiling in a weight room. So he makes this guarantee:

"My Strength Training for Cyclists workout program will improve your cycling performance in only 45-60 minutes, 2 or 3 times per week.

"If for any reason you aren't 100% satisfied with your purchase within 90 days, your money will be refunded as soon as the program is returned. No questions, no hassles." Refund details

Coach Newton is confident because he knows his program will produce significant strength development in the off-season or  he strongly recommends  in a year-round program along with on-bike training.

"I know that proper resistance training is beneficial for cyclists. But despite my background in weightlifting, I'm realistic. Nothing, including strength training, takes the place of a proper on-bike training program."

With Strength Training for Cyclists you'll have all the expert guidance you need to lift weights the right way for cycling. In addition, Coach Newton shows you . . .

• Why gaining strength does not mean gaining weight

• Which weight training exercises to avoid . . . and why

• The No. 1 exercise for improving leg strength and power

• How muscle development wards off crash injuries

• The critical importance of core muscles to lifting and cycling

• Bodyweight exercises you can do while traveling

. . . along with a ton more advice and insights from a man who has been applying strength training to cycling with excellent results for a quarter century. For more on Coach Newton, please click here.

"Harvey Newton is the most experienced strength trainer in the sport of cycling. In this DVD, he shares his years of experience and expertise in a way that is easy to understand and will help cyclists at all levels improve their performance, avoid injury and be more comfortable." -- Andy Pruitt, director, Boulder Center for Sports Medicine

It doesn't matter when you start strength training. It matters only that you do start and then use weights correctly in a program you'll enjoy and continue.

Please play this short video to hear directly from Coach Newton  and see what's meant by a strong upper body protecting against cycling injuries!

TOC:
Strength Training for Cyclists
165-page, fully illustrated, 8.5x11-inch, spiral-bound manual

Acknowledgments Introduction   PART 1: Cycling and Strength Research Early Exchanges A Personal Perspective What Sports Science has Found PART 2: Before We Start Terminology Basic Safety Issues Training Age Progression Warm-up Goal Setting Weightlifting Belts/Shoes Spotters Free Weights for Machines? Frequency PART 3: Basic Exercise Technique Lower Body - Squat - Front squat - Lunge - Step-up - Other exercises   Core Abdominal - Crunch (trunk curl) - Advanced crunch - Sit-up - Prone plank - Side lying plank   Core Lower Back - Bird dog - Prone back extension - Back extension - Good morning - Stiff-leg deadlift   Upper Body Pushing - Press - Bench press - Incline press - Push-up - Parallel bar dip   Upper Body Pulling - Pull-up / chin-up - Inclined pull-up - Lat machine pull-down - Bent-over row PART 4: Program Planning The "Cookbook" Approach Strength Training Periodization Volume: A Key Ingredient Measuring Intensity Coordinating Off-Bike Conditioning with Cycling Season Resistance Training: Transitional Phase Resistance Training: Foundation Phase Resistance Training: Basic Strength Cycling Pre-Season Cycling In-Season Conclusion