World champion cyclist Lizzie Armitstead teams up with Wattbike
POSTED 28 Jan 2016 . BY Jak Phillips
The cycling star will use the Wattbike in her training programme as she prepares for the 2016 Rio Olympics
Road cycling world champion Lizzie Armitstead has become the latest high profile athlete to join indoor bike manufacturer Wattbike as an ambassador.
Armitstead, who is the reigning World Road Race champion and has won numerous gold medals on the track, follows in the footsteps of Wattbike ambassadors including cyclist Matt Bottrill and rugby stars Tom Youngs and Tamara Taylor.
“I have used Wattbikes for testing and I’m looking forward to integrating the equipment fully into my training schedule,” said Armitstead.
“The difference between success and failure in cycling can come down to minute training details. The Wattbike’s level of measurability, reliability and accuracy allows me to monitor my training and progress in such detail that it makes a significant contribution to my performance success.”
The cycling star added that the Wattbike would be an “instrument tool” in her training programme as she gears up for a tilt at gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Armitstead said the Wattbike will enable her to accurately monitor her power outputs, train in the optimal zones in a controlled environment and measure progress to ensure every session pushes her performance forwards.
“Lizzie has an incredible drive, commitment and work ethic; she’s a fantastic role model and fit for Wattbike and we look forward to what the coming year holds,” said Wattbike commercial director Richard Baker.
“It’s a big year for both her and women’s cycling, and we hope draw on some of her experiences and support her in the best way we can; providing quality data and accurate tracking for her.”
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World champion cyclist Lizzie Armitstead teams up with Wattbike
POSTED 28 Jan 2016 . BY Jak Phillips
The cycling star will use the Wattbike in her training programme as she prepares for the 2016 Rio Olympics
Road cycling world champion Lizzie Armitstead has become the latest high profile athlete to join indoor bike manufacturer Wattbike as an ambassador.
Armitstead, who is the reigning World Road Race champion and has won numerous gold medals on the track, follows in the footsteps of Wattbike ambassadors including cyclist Matt Bottrill and rugby stars Tom Youngs and Tamara Taylor.
“I have used Wattbikes for testing and I’m looking forward to integrating the equipment fully into my training schedule,” said Armitstead.
“The difference between success and failure in cycling can come down to minute training details. The Wattbike’s level of measurability, reliability and accuracy allows me to monitor my training and progress in such detail that it makes a significant contribution to my performance success.”
The cycling star added that the Wattbike would be an “instrument tool” in her training programme as she gears up for a tilt at gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Armitstead said the Wattbike will enable her to accurately monitor her power outputs, train in the optimal zones in a controlled environment and measure progress to ensure every session pushes her performance forwards.
“Lizzie has an incredible drive, commitment and work ethic; she’s a fantastic role model and fit for Wattbike and we look forward to what the coming year holds,” said Wattbike commercial director Richard Baker.
“It’s a big year for both her and women’s cycling, and we hope draw on some of her experiences and support her in the best way we can; providing quality data and accurate tracking for her.”
It’s been five years since the fitness industry reopened after the last lockdown – long enough
to look back on the impact the pandemic had on the sector and what might come next.
Wattbike has announced a new integration with EGYM, which enables the bikes to contribute to
the Cardio BioAge score of individuals via a VO2 max result.
Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional
reformer movements and more contemporary exercises, choreographed to music.
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of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards.
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stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod. [more...]
