Training with added weight

It would probably work OK for cycling but I would avoid it for SCUBA training.

Isn't that the same as having a training bike thats heavier and tires that are slower.
I've use a mountain bike on road and off for train for years and have always felt that the road bike flys as a result. (or is that feeling just in my head)

I don't know? It makes sense to me, but I'm sure there's many ways to get the same benefits. Climbing hills. I was just curious if it is a "known" practice, but judging from your replies it doesn't seem so. Thanks gents.

Strap the weight on the bike rather than on your body. Or just get a real steel framed training bike. 😄

Austin Flyer said:

Does anyone train with added weight to increase their power? For instance a cyclist will train with a 15lb weight belt so that his/her legs will be stronger due to the added weight as opposed to working with their lighter actual body wieght.

You'd only increase your power if you rode at the same velocity as before the added mass, or the reduction in velocity from the un weighted attempt didn't drop too much (all under given conditions). It would seem more practical, and far more useful to just ride at a greater velocity (under given conditions) and produce more power that way.

Finally, as seen in the stickied gymming thread at the top of the page, leg strength is fairly immaterial to endurance cycling performance (in the vast majority of people).

Ric

Austin Flyer said:

Does anyone train with added weight to increase their power? For instance a cyclist will train with a 15lb weight belt so that his/her legs will be stronger due to the added weight as opposed to working with their lighter actual body wieght.

Agree with Ric, ride at a greater velocity.

On the surface it makes sense. Thinking a bit deeper it does not.

Unless the person is spinning out the 53-11 combo most of the time. Shift, and maintain cadence. Or stay in the same gear and increase cadence.

Thanks everyone for the advice