Fast twitch

[RoadRaven]

pretty much what bc says...

you can improve what you have, or create some strength in what is not a strength

when it comes to fast and slow twitch fibres, you are either born with fast twitch, or you aren't

if you are, you have a head start... if you aren't you have to work a tad harder to achieve what you want...

good luck

[betagirl]

Thanks for the info! Now I just have to put it to good use. I really need to start doing some weight training also. I soooo want to drop some of the guys in my bike club, but I need to be stronger. Some day

[spazzdog]

If you have a good milage base, try doing a few "jumps" once a week while out riding.

What are jumps? They are little sprints basically.

Plan a 1 hour ride. Get warmed up by spinning for 20 min then pick a pole, a sign, whatever. When you get to that spot shift up, stand up and pedal as hard/fast as you can (with good form) to the next mark. I start with 2 telephone pole lengths.

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Drop back into spin gear and recover (5-10 min) then do it again. Try for 5 jumps. Spin it down for 15-20 min and you're done. Each week add 1 more jump. When you get to 10, increase your jump to more poles, drop back to 5 repeats.... work up to 10.... extend distance again, etc.

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Always get well warmed up and always cool down properly.

They're fun!

spazzdog