Less tension, more performance: Book tip: Trigger points in cycling

Sound knowledge forms the basis, followed by illustrated exercises further on in the book and even video instructions for better understanding of how to carry out the exercises.

Stefan Barth: expert in training and trigger points

As a personal trainer specialising in ultracycling and long-distance cycling, Stefan Barth is the founder of SBU Coaching. He is also a certified expert in trigger point therapy. He has now brought his expertise on tension and trigger points specifically for cycling into book form. This also fits in with his motto "Because the starting line will still be calling you in 10 years' time!". This motto stands for the fact that cycling alone is not enough to ensure that you will still be at the starting line in the future without pain and with full performance. Barth not only shares his insights and knowledge in his books, but also offers personal training and endurance coaching.

My personal impression of Stefan Barth

Over the past few years, I have taken part in several ultracycling events myself, but without any specific preparation. I decided to test the effects of targeted training and have had a training plan since mid-October that includes strength training, mobilisation and more in addition to cycling. As you can guess, my trainer is Stefan Barth. Before we started working on my form together, we were in contact from time to time via social media and have even met in person.

Trigger points in cycling: from theory to practice

In the book Trigger Points in Cycling, Stefan Barth sheds light on the development of acute tensions, the development of trigger points from these tensions and provides approaches for solutions and prevention. The book is practice-orientated and focuses on regaining full mobility. It combines acupressure trigger point therapy with various exercises. The aim is to eliminate tension, regain mobility and optimise performance.

Of course, a book alone cannot relieve tension and medical advice should possibly be sought before starting. Then you can start with the first step: reading the book and absorbing the extensive knowledge about tension, the biomechanics of cycling and much more. The second step relates to practice: when, how and where should trigger points best be treated? In addition to explanatory illustrations, readers will find QR codes to video tutorials in the book.

Who is the book suitable for?

Anyone who cycles can benefit from the book, but non-cyclists can also gain valuable information. However, it is important to seek appropriate medical or professional advice for pain and problems, as the book also emphasises. Continuous, repetitive, restricted movement, such as cycling, can lead to a loss of mobility, which then impairs power transmission, among other things. The result: a drop in performance - something that certainly nobody wants. Trigger point therapy can help to break the vicious circle of overload and compensation, in which the cause of the pain and the point of pain are often in different places.

The book in detail

• Pages: 288
• Illustrations: over 300
• Videos (via QR code): over 80
• Price: 34,95 Euro >> available here

More from Stefan Barth

Stefan Barth is not only the author of the book "Trigger points in cycling" presented here, but has also published the comprehensive guide "Ultracycling & bikepacking: everything you need to know". As a passionate cyclist and specialist in long-distance cycling, he shares his experience and expertise to provide valuable, practical information for beginners and advanced cyclists alike. He has also spoken to numerous successful long-distance cyclists and incorporated their answers to his questions into the book. With comprehensive instructions and expert advice on areas such as equipment, riding technique, nutrition and route planning, he helps readers to efficiently master the demands of ultracycling and bikepacking.