Philosophy     

Richard Stern Training covers all aspect of performance, from training to nutrition, ergogenics to mental training. Whatever your requirements, Richard Stern Training can help you.

Richard Stern Training uses the latest scientifically researched principles, has a thorough understanding of performance physiology, and the knowledge built up over the last fifteen years RST will endeavour to improve your performance.

Our members use the most up to date training, and equipment, such as, power meters, downloadable heart rate monitors, indoor trainers, treadmills, periodised training programmes, and submaximal and maximal testing.

Training Philosophy     

At Richard Stern Training we’ve developed specific power training zones for those that have access to a power meter, such as the Power-Tap hub, SRM cranks, Computrainer, etc. We feel that training is far more specific with power output as the training objective.

Richard Stern Training emphasises key aspects of sports science to increase your performance, with specificity being a key point. We believe that to increase your performance you should do the least amount of specific training that garners an increase in ability. The means to increase your performance is based upon your goals, and your specific limiting factors associated with that goal/event.

In terms of endurance cycling the main limiting factor is the rate of oxygen delivery and utilisation, whereas in short distance events (e.g., sprinting, kilo TT, MTB DH) it is the ability to deliver very high power outputs. RST uses structured training cycles – periodisation, specificity, and experience.

In conjunction with the training programmes Richard Stern Training believes that a fundamentally sound diet and nutrition is of the utmost importance. Richard Stern Training can help guide you in the nutrition stakes. Furthermore, the icing on the cake can be ergogenics and sport psychology of which guidance/consultation can be offered.

Established in 1998, RST has so far helped many cyclists to meet and exceed their goals. From professionals to National champions to the weekend warrior, RST can help you. Richard looks forward to helping you meet your goals.