Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
Except that it's not like doing weights. The resistance is so low, it's like the pink dumbbells in aerobics classes.
Bit it is sports specific, so while not the same resistance as heavy weights in the gym, it higher than normal resistance in a sports specific move.
Thus muscle tension intervals (uphill in a big gear 50rpm have a place as part of an overall program, particularly in the off/ early season. Do 5x10 and it’s a workout.
Not a substitute for weight training, or regular cadence intervals, but can be a worthwhile part of a prgram