# \#strength-training **URL:** https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tag/strength-training/14.md [Latest](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tags.md) --- ## [Yet another topic on combining strenght training and TR sessions](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/yet-another-topic-on-combining-strenght-training-and-tr-sessions/115144)
**Author:** [@Turb0-Transp1](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Turb0-Transp1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/yet-another-topic-on-combining-strenght-training-and-tr-sessions/115144 "2026-10-09T07:49:43Z")
I started using TR around november 2025, at the time I was unemployed so I had a loooot of time to train, I was doing 5 strenght sessions a week with a push / pull / leg / upper / leg split and 4 TR indoor sessions per w… --- ## [Using Google AI for Weight Lifting Session TSS Estimates](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/using-google-ai-for-weight-lifting-session-tss-estimates/115115)
**Author:** [@solsukut](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/solsukut)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/using-google-ai-for-weight-lifting-session-tss-estimates/115115 "2026-10-01T13:38:58Z")
I realize this topic has been around probably since the first week TSS was ever used by a coach, but now we have AI to help. I acknowledge that TSS/ATL/CTL are primarily an endurance metric, yet those of us who do a lot … --- ## [Recording Strength Training in TR](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/recording-strength-training-in-tr/113435)
**Author:** [@PalosBoi](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/PalosBoi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/recording-strength-training-in-tr/113435 "2026-05-07T17:09:47Z")
I am hoping someone from trainer road can help me out with this question. Recently I have started doing some strength training using a 36lb kettlebell. Two times per week I am doing 3 sets of 10 reps of a couple lower bo… --- ## [Training advice for a beginner](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/training-advice-for-a-beginner/113065)
**Author:** [@MisterFox](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MisterFox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/training-advice-for-a-beginner/113065 "2026-04-07T13:17:18Z")
Hi all. New here. Got a question about strength training. For context, before I get into this…I’m 47, I’m heavier than I’ve ever been, and I recently had a health scare. I drastically changed my diet and started going … --- ## [Strength train on interval day or endurance when only able to strength train in am](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-train-on-interval-day-or-endurance-when-only-able-to-strength-train-in-am/113037)
**Author:** [@CodyS](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CodyS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-train-on-interval-day-or-endurance-when-only-able-to-strength-train-in-am/113037 "2026-04-06T19:26:31Z")
Hi. I’m looking to build strength training into my routine but curious on how to schedule it with other work. Basically I can only strength train in the am before work. Unfortunately no flexibility around that for the s… --- ## [Strength training + TR Plan = mostly red/yellow](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-tr-plan-mostly-red-yellow/105065)
**Author:** [@NerdLawyer](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/NerdLawyer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-tr-plan-mostly-red-yellow/105065 "2026-01-21T23:39:10Z")
I recently started strength training alongside a trainer road plan. (Im new to strength training). The plan is three rides a week and I’ve split up my strength training into two upper body and two lower body sessions, al… --- ## [Tips for beginners in the gym](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tips-for-beginners-in-the-gym/90354)
**Author:** [@OreoCookie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/OreoCookie)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tips-for-beginners-in-the-gym/90354 "2026-01-19T18:40:38Z")
I have started to make another serious effort to integrate gym training into my routine. I found out 2x a week was too much in terms of fatigue and stress, but I have been consistently going once per week. This isn’t my… --- ## [Red days after strength training on Masters low volume plan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/red-days-after-strength-training-on-masters-low-volume-plan/106687)
**Author:** [@XuoriG](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/XuoriG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/red-days-after-strength-training-on-masters-low-volume-plan/106687 "2026-01-18T09:59:44Z")
Hello folks. I train in the gym 3 times a week, with legs only once on Wednesdays. I chose the low volume masters plan (2 hard days, 1 endurance) despite being in my 30s due to being a recent dad and to accommodate for … --- ## [Weight Training and (too much) Muscle Gain](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/weight-training-and-too-much-muscle-gain/107321)
**Author:** [@Suffer](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Suffer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/weight-training-and-too-much-muscle-gain/107321 "2026-01-15T19:18:21Z")
Started lifting again after many years away. I’ve retained significant muscle mass over the years, which I believe is genetic. Since lifting again (for the past 8 or so weeks), I’ve gained about 10lbs/5kg with correspond… --- ## [Did anyone else ask chatgpt for a training plan or strength training plan?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/did-anyone-else-ask-chatgpt-for-a-training-plan-or-strength-training-plan/105491)
**Author:** [@mfa81](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mfa81)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/did-anyone-else-ask-chatgpt-for-a-training-plan-or-strength-training-plan/105491 "2026-01-14T16:13:19Z")
This weekend I saw Chris from outdoorbros mentioned he followed a chatgpt plan for this years Latoja 200mi race. I never thought about that and decided to ask for some different plans and I was actually pretty impressed… --- ## [Strength Training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433)
**Author:** [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Replies:** 1260\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training/433 "2025-10-23T21:31:50Z")
Strength Training information and resources: (We will update this lead post with appropriate info over time.) 5 Strength Training Exercises to Integrate Into Your Cycling Training Plan The Official TrainerRoad blog… --- ## [Strength training exercises with adjustable dumbbells](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-exercises-with-adjustable-dumbbells/102128)
**Author:** [@bogardon](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bogardon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-exercises-with-adjustable-dumbbells/102128 "2025-08-29T01:49:50Z")
Hi, I recently bought some 5-50lb adjustable dumbbells with the idea of incorporating strength training into my week. Reading around though, I find that most strength training plans assume that I’ll have access to large… --- ## [Fitting in gym sessions](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fitting-in-gym-sessions/102590)
**Author:** [@urban\_spaceman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/urban_spaceman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fitting-in-gym-sessions/102590 "2025-04-17T15:33:42Z")
Hi. Looking for some advice from anyone who may have been in the situation I now find myself in. Previously I’ve followed the standard advice and have done my gym training on the same days as my intensity session - Tues… --- ## [Strength training on Garmin](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-on-garmin/100500)
**Author:** [@Marc97](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Marc97)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-on-garmin/100500 "2025-03-04T00:22:39Z")
Garmin Folks, How do you track your strength training? Do you track all your rest between sets on your watch or just track your entire session as “1 set”. I often forget to click on my watch after a set and I think the… --- ## [Strength training trigger yellow and red days automatically](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-trigger-yellow-and-red-days-automatically/100100)
**Author:** [@Yankit26](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Yankit26)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-trigger-yellow-and-red-days-automatically/100100 "2025-02-18T02:01:00Z")
Good morning, on a master plan, and as soon as I schedule strenght training, it triggers yellow days and adaptation. My TSS is very low and I feel that I am limited to cycling. Any thoughts? --- ## [Strength training periodization](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-periodization/100374)
**Author:** [@urban\_spaceman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/urban_spaceman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-periodization/100374 "2025-02-04T19:46:07Z")
Is there a strength training programme/guide that is periodised in a way that you can use it to compliment your periodised cycling programme? Eg sets and reps and weight to use during base, then build, etc. Can anyone … --- ## [Should strength training always be followed by a rest day?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/should-strength-training-always-be-followed-by-a-rest-day/99780)
**Author:** [@kstiegler](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kstiegler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 8:38am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/should-strength-training-always-be-followed-by-a-rest-day/99780 "2025-01-17T08:38:42Z")
I’m trying to incorporate 2x week strength training into my winter training this year, and I’m trying to follow the “hard days hard, easy days easy” philosophy with 2 days/week intervals & strength (on the same day) and … --- ## [Surviving 5 Gym Sessions a Week](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/surviving-5-gym-sessions-a-week/95362)
**Author:** [@VEPIC16](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/VEPIC16)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/surviving-5-gym-sessions-a-week/95362 "2024-12-29T15:43:39Z")
Obviously, I know having this many strength training workout sessions is not a good idea. Especially for me whose main focus in life is to improve on the bike, and don’t care about any muscle groups that beyond a certain… --- ## [Always get a yellow day after strength training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/always-get-a-yellow-day-after-strength-training/98211)
**Author:** [@thomag2](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/thomag2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/always-get-a-yellow-day-after-strength-training/98211 "2024-12-20T05:01:38Z")
I have regularly been strength training for over a year now without issues alongside my cycling plan, and ever since adaptive training introduced strength training and working sets I always seem to get a yellow day the d… --- ## [Post Your Strength Training Routines](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/post-your-strength-training-routines/64325)
**Author:** [@PhatNinja](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/PhatNinja)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/post-your-strength-training-routines/64325 "2024-12-19T05:04:53Z")
For most of us in the Northern Hemisphere we are either approaching or thoroughly in the off-season. The early off-season is a good time to get some extra strength training in. So for those of you who do incorporate stre… --- ## [Training Stress High w/ Strength Training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/training-stress-high-w-strength-training/98843)
**Author:** [@mjk1976](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mjk1976)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/training-stress-high-w-strength-training/98843 "2024-12-17T12:55:01Z")
I’m new to structured training and TrainerRoad. Up to now, I’ve been consistently strength training 3x / week for the last 4+ years. I also regularly go for a 90+ minute mountain bike ride once a week during the summer m… --- ## [Strength training plan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-plan/98879)
**Author:** [@roudeelferink](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/roudeelferink)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-plan/98879 "2024-12-17T12:23:37Z")
Hi, I want to implement strength training to my plan. The exercises in this calculator is something I want to pursue: Strength Training Calculator - TrainerRoad But I cannot find the amount of sets that are “required”… --- ## [Kettlebell Programs for mtb](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/kettlebell-programs-for-mtb/46161)
**Author:** [@S376B](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/S376B)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/kettlebell-programs-for-mtb/46161 "2024-12-05T17:11:23Z")
Looking for recommendations for kettlebell programs for mountain bikers. I ride mainly trail and all mountain. Currently in my first sweet spot base and progressing from build to speciality but April 2021 for start of t… --- ## [Strength Maintenance After Fascat 10-week Strength Plan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-maintenance-after-fascat-10-week-strength-plan/97918)
**Author:** [@cyclhist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cyclhist)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-maintenance-after-fascat-10-week-strength-plan/97918 "2024-11-12T08:02:27Z")
I am currently doing the Fascat 10-week off-season weight lifting plan. It’s three weeks of adaptation, two weeks of hypertrophy, then a few weeks of strength and then “power” focusing on explosive movements. The plan c… --- ## [Heavy strength training + cycling isn't working](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heavy-strength-training-cycling-isnt-working/97775)
**Author:** [@Lorichka6](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Lorichka6)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heavy-strength-training-cycling-isnt-working/97775 "2024-11-09T13:01:30Z")
Peri-menopausal female with diagnosed osteopenia here… I took 5 months off from lifting to focus on cycling and saw about a 20W FTP increase to ~3.5W/kg. Have decided I really need to get back into the gym. The problem… --- ## [Incorporating Strength Training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/incorporating-strength-training/97801)
**Author:** [@G7NXX](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/G7NXX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/incorporating-strength-training/97801 "2024-11-04T16:38:43Z")
Afternoon Approaching the V40 category next season so figured this offseason would be a good time to start adding strength training into the mix. My question is though, after reading/watching through the TR podcasts, i… --- ## [Ideas for on the bike strength training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ideas-for-on-the-bike-strength-training/37796)
**Author:** [@grawp](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/grawp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ideas-for-on-the-bike-strength-training/37796 "2024-10-27T17:54:53Z")
I’m starting to structure training again in the hope that we may get a cx season, however I don’t want to go down the full build route in case we don’t. Therefore I’ve blocked out a very simple program based on my exper… --- ## [Strength Training App with AI that integrates with Trainerroad AI - On Android!](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-app-with-ai-that-integrates-with-trainerroad-ai-on-android/95955)
**Author:** [@BrendanLewis](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BrendanLewis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-app-with-ai-that-integrates-with-trainerroad-ai-on-android/95955 "2024-09-16T09:11:42Z")
Is anyone aware of a Strength Training App with AI that integrates with Trainerroad AI - On Android? Ideally I would like the strength training to auto adjust to what i do on trainerroad not the other way around. I trie… --- ## [Back-to-back bike workouts and single-set strength training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/back-to-back-bike-workouts-and-single-set-strength-training/91652)
**Author:** [@talltill](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/talltill)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/back-to-back-bike-workouts-and-single-set-strength-training/91652 "2024-09-10T14:59:46Z")
Guten Abend. Has anyone tried doing single-set heavy weight training back-to-back after their bike workouts? How did that work for you? Here’s the background: the back end of last year has been pretty exciting: we b… --- ## [I just can't find the energy blocks in my schedule for weight training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/i-just-cant-find-the-energy-blocks-in-my-schedule-for-weight-training/92500)
**Author:** [@grawp](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/grawp)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/i-just-cant-find-the-energy-blocks-in-my-schedule-for-weight-training/92500 "2024-05-15T22:26:06Z")
I’m of an age/experience where I train to the amount of energy I have available rather than running myself into the ground chasing targets. This nets out as roughly a rest day after an aerobic training day in order to s… [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tag/strength-training/14.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=strength-training)