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@hippy
I would like to know how free-weights compare to swiss ball or "own body weight" type stuff for improving core strength.
Do you really need a bar and weights to provide a good core strength?
I'm asking as an endurance rider not track sprinter, bear in mind.
Dave Lloyd mentions weight training being beneficial to endurance cyclists:
http://www.tourofireland.eu/daveLloydTraining.pdf