A recreational cyclist wants to finish a long ride comfortably. Which program emphasis best matches this goal?
- ALeg-strength circuits as the main weekly training session
- BGradually lengthen rides toward the target distance
- CShort high-intensity rides as the main weekly session, keeping distance low
- DRide the full target distance once a week from the first week
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Answer
B
By the principle of specificity, sustained cycling performance improves most when the training progressively rehearses longer rides.
A
Leg strength supports cycling, but strength circuits do not build the sustained aerobic endurance a long ride requires.
C
High-intensity work can raise fitness, but short rides do not build the sustained endurance and saddle tolerance a long ride requires.
D
This trains the right activity, but starting at the full distance skips gradual progression and invites excessive fatigue and discomfort early on.
B
By the principle of specificity, sustained cycling performance improves most when the training progressively rehearses longer rides.