In his Roadman interview, Galpin answers whether a cyclist over 40 can make progress after years away from strength training. He distinguishes learning an unfamiliar exercise from improving cycling performance, and discusses the recovery demands of existing riding. His contribution helps readers ask more precise questions about their own programme.
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Every appearance by Andy Galpin on The Roadman Cycling Podcast — 2 episodes in total.
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Andy Galpin on Strength After 40: What Progress Should Mean
Getting better at a new lift and getting faster on the bike are different results. Galpin’s interview helps separate them.
Strength Training After 40: Start With the Rider
A first visit to the gym at 45 calls for different work from a twentieth season of lifting. Here is how to find your starting point and buil…
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