How can competitive cyclists improve their performance?

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Jay Dicharry
Director, UVA Health System
www.healthsystem.virginia.edu  
434-243-5622

Jay Dicharry MPT, CSCS, is the Director of the SPEED Performance Clinic and the Motion Analysis Lab Coordinator at the University of Virginia . Originally from New Orleans , LA , Jay received his BS from the University of Southern Mississippi in Exercise Physiology in 1997. In 2001, Jay completed the Master of Physical Therapy degree at Louisiana State University Medical Center . He has pursued additional course work in exercise physiology and wilderness medicine, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association and a certified coach through both the United States Track and Field Association and the United States Cycling Federation. Jay has a competitive history in swimming, triathlon, cycling, and running events on both the local and national level. He serves as the Coach of the Masters Swimming program for the City of Charlottesville . Jay has helped to organize and presented at the annual UVA Running Medicine conference and has been published in a medical review text. He has been an invited lecturer in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency and the Exercise Physiology department at the University of Virginia. Jay's research and treatment interests lie in the biomechanics and treatment of athletes. Jay is the husband of his wife Asha and the servant of his loyal dog, Turbo.

How can competitive cyclists improve their performance?

In this video, Jay Dicharry, director of the SPEED Performance Clinic and the Motion Analysis Lab Coordinator at the University of Virginia Health System, discusses how competitive cyclists can improve their performance.

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Host: How can competitive cyclists improve their performance?

Jay Dicharry: The single biggest thing competitive cyclist can do to improve performance is being consistent, listen to your body and follow organized training plan. It's important to realize that we have the certain physiological factors that will benefit as we train and they take time to progress.

Keeping a consistent open mind with regard to these goals really helps us motivate to continue our training. On the bio-mechanical side, constant training and single leg pedaling drills real allows us to target our faults at the paddle cycle and a more efficient way to put our power down to the pavement.

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