The study found that either traditional resistance training (TRT) or optimum power load training (OPT) produces similar benefits when added to the usual endurance training of elite cyclists. The specific implications and potential impacts for a competitive cyclist include improvements in muscle strength, power, and endurance; gains in muscle mass and decreased fat mass without an overall weight change; and better performance on an 8-minute time trial. There were no significant differences between TRT and OPT for any of the measured outcomes.