Importância do desempenho da capacidade força muscular para o ciclismo

Abstract

This study aims to show the importance of strength training for performance improvement in cycling. The methodology occurred by bibliographical revision, having been informed the Biomechanics of cycling, the forces physical ability and the strength training for this sport. Cycling is an extremely technical mode and needs to be taught by professionals who have specific knowledge. For the rider system development of preparation, should be identified the muscles involved in the action of pedaling, classified the training exercises according to the specificity and guidance of metabolic activity to be developed and the training model to be employed, in order to gather reliable parameters which can guide the design of sport training. One concluded that the cyclist's performance is related to the quality and level of strength training and pedaling technique.