Cycle Strength
Cycle Strong, Conquer Every Mile!
Cycle Strength is an off the bike resistance training programme that is based in the High Performance Centre (HPC) at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). The programme is designed to cater for any type of rider be it road or mountain bike. The programme is fully periodised and factors in tapering weeks for races that are coming up. It is also designed in 3 parts - Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced, so riders can build on their off the bike cycling strength journey. The benefit of training at SSISA is that you get access to state of the art high performance facilities while being supervised by qualified Biokineticists.
Benefits of our cycling strength programme:
- Decreased risk of injury
- Increase performance
- Programme designed by qualified biokineticists
- Supervised strength and conditioning training
- Train with fellow cyclists
- Progression from Introductory ➡️ Intermediate ➡️ Advanced
decreased risk of injury
Programme designed by qualified SSISA biokineticists
Train with fellow cyclists
Increase your performance
Supervised strength and conditioning training
INTRODUCTION TO CYCLING STRENGTH CLASS INFORMATION
- 2x classes per week
- 12 people per class max
- Classes are always led by a team of Biokineticists
- Cycling Strength programme is periodised and structured
- Runs for 8 weeks
TUESDAY
Strength session
THURSDAY
Wattbike/mobility/Pilates
17h30
ADVANCED CYCLING STRENGTH CLASS INFORMATION
- 2x classes per week
- +/- 15 people per class
- Classes are always led by a team of Biokineticists
- Cycling Strength programme is periodised and structured
Monday & Thursday
17h25
Strength & Conditioning
SPRING WATTBIKE SERIES (CURRENTLY NOT INCLUDED IN PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP)
Join SSISA's periodised Wattbike series! Click below to find out more about these invigorating classes.
Introduction to Cycling Strength
What to expect:
- 2 classes per week (1x strength and 1x cross training session)
- Understand various resistance training concepts and movement patterns specific to cycling performance
- Structured programme prioritising correct form and technique
- Supervised environment with only 12 cyclists per class
- 8-week duration
Intermediate Cycling Strength
What to expect:
- 2 classes per week (2x strength sessions)
- For those who have completed the Introduction to Cycling strength programme
- Progressive improvement on fundamental movements with an increase in load and intensity
- Suited to be periodized around various cycling races
- Year-round programme
Advanced Cycling Strength
What to expect:
- 2 classes per week (2x strength sessions)
- For those who have progressively developed their load and intensity consistently through the Intermediate Cycling strength programme
- A comprehensive understanding and competency of more advanced resistance training techniques for cycling
- Periodized around certain race events in the year with a focus on building strength and power at different stages
- Year-round programme
SSISA Platinum members train for free
Sign up for R905 pm, if you are not a Platinum member
If our Cycling strength programme is not for you, Maybe our WAttbike programme is?
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SSISA Wattbike Programme - Launching 7 April 2025
Add structure to your training programme to ensure you do not lose performance during the year.
