Stefan Barth is a personal trainer specialising in ultracycling and long-distance cycling, a medical fitness coach and a certified expert in trigger point therapy and endurance sports. He has now packaged his knowledge of trigger points specifically for cycling in a book, including instructional videos that can be accessed via QR code.
Trigger points in cycling
In the book Trigger Points in Cycling, Stefan Barth explains why acute tensions arise, how a tension develops into a trigger point, how to release tensions and trigger points and how to avoid them in the long term. A lot of knowledge is followed by practice. The focus is on regaining full mobility. To this end, acupressure trigger point therapy is combined with numerous exercises. The promise: Release tension, regain mobility, increase performance.
Of course, a book alone will not relieve tension. And before you start, you should also seek medical advice. Then you can Step one follow: read the book. The book provides a lot of knowledge about tension, cycling-specific biomechanics and more.
Moving forward with the knowledge with step two: the practice. When, how and where are trigger points best released? In addition to illustrated explanations, there are also QR codes for video instructions.
Who is the book Trigger Points in Cycling for?
The book is suitable for all people who cycle. But even non-cyclists can learn a lot from it. It is important to seek medical or professional advice in the event of pain or problems. This is also what the book says.
The sequence of movements when cycling is predetermined by the bike. If you only ever move according to the same, limited pattern, you lose flexibility. This in turn can have a negative impact on power transmission, among other things. And what does it mean if power transmission is poorer? That's right, performance is reduced. And nobody wants that.
Trigger point therapy can help to break out of the vicious circle of overload and compensation, in which the cause of pain and the point of pain are often located in different places.
The book in detail
- Pages: 288
- Illustrations: over 300
- Videos: over 80
- Price: 34,95 Euro >> available here
About the author Stefan Barth
Stefan Barth follows as founder of SBU Coaching The motto is "Because the starting line will still be calling you in 10 years' time!". What does that mean? It means that cycling alone is not enough to pain-free and efficient in the future to stand on a starting line. Stefan Barth not only shares his experience and knowledge in his books, he also offers Personal training and endurance coaching to.
Training for the long distance
I've already taken part in several ultracycling events myself, but never with specific preparation. Now I want to see what happens when I train. In the end, I decided to put my money where my mouth is. So since mid-October I've been following a training plan that includes strength training, mobilisation and more in addition to cycling training. I chose Stefan Barth as my trainer because we've been in contact from time to time via social media and have already met in person.
What else is there?
In addition to his book on trigger points, Stefan Barth has also published the comprehensive book "Ultracycling & bikepacking: everything you need to know" written. As an enthusiastic cyclist and expert in long-distance cycling, Stefan Barth uses his extensive knowledge and experience to provide useful and practical information for both beginners and advanced cyclists. Comprehensive instructions and professional tips on topics such as equipment, riding technique, nutrition and route planning help readers to effectively master the challenges of ultracycling and bikepacking.
Sandra Schuberth
Editor
