Cycling Conditioning

Specific conditioning for all sports is essential whether recreational or professional. Cycling is no different. A tailored programme can increase your speed and stamina as well as avoid common cycling injuries.

A combination of strength and power exercises can ensure that you get the most out of every pedal which can give you more speed as well as mean you have more energy left at the end of a long ride.

Riders can stay in the same position for a long period of time when cycling and this can create stiffness, for example in the hips, and muscle imbalances.  It is important to alleviate these as best as possible by balancing out the strength in the opposite muscle groups, as well as mobilising those areas.

Cycling can also affect your posture which, coupled with potential desk work, can cause back problems. Core strength is vital for stability and efficiency on the bike and will help with posture when not riding.

At this time of year the weather can put people off riding, and it is then easy to lose the fitness that you have built up, which is when a conditioning programme can not only help maintain fitness levels but also improve them.

I have partnered up with Hublife to provide specific Cycling Conditioning sessions in the New Year and look forward to seeing you there. Contact Info@hublife.co.uk