Secrets From The Saddle: All things Cycling PODCAST
31. 4 TIPS to Improve your PEDAL FORM: How Important Is IT | Coach Sylvie
February 12, 2021
In this Episode you will learn: Why Pedal form is so important. Did you know that sitting on your trainer can result in a significant decrease in power output?
Why Pedal form is so important. Did you know that sitting on your trainer can result in a significant decrease in power output?
The one thing we all have in common and the one area we can all improve no matter, age, gender, bike type, fitness, IS YOUR PEDAL FORM.

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LJ9ykw7q7O8

Understanding the 4 quadrants will help you eliminate the dead spots and thus increasing the economy of the pedal stroke. In addition, understanding the different muscle groups used in each quadrant can help decrease fatigue.
The 4 quadrants of the good pedal form:

 I provided 4 great warm-up drills you can implement during the first 20 min of your ride.
1. 90RPM
2. Jumps
3. ISO Leg
4. 4 Pedal Strokes

As promised links to an amazing book that will help you survive training in Zwift.
BOOK: Ride Inside by Joe Friel
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4hr Cycling Skills Intensive Workshop: Stop wasting energy with poor pedal stroke form on the trainer this winter.
Promo Code $50 Off: pedal
February 26 @ 1pm EST
Register here: https://www.cyclingskillspro.com


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February 26 @ 1pm EST
4hr Cycling Skills Intensive Workshop: Stop wasting energy with poor pedal stroke form on the trainer this winter.
Promo Code $50 Off: pedal
Register here: https://www.cyclingskillspro.com
https://www.sylviedaoust.ca