BEST CROSS-TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR CYCLISTS

If your ultimate goal is to improve your cycling, there are lots of sports and activities that can help build your fitness. Here are the best…

SWIMMING Swimming has a bundle of benefits for cyclists. The buoyancy of the water supports your body and takes the strain off joints so that you can move with greater fluidity out of the water. It also mobilises your spine, and is great for your cardio. WALKING AND HIKING While it might seem like an easy option, even a gentle walk can have a positive impact – especially when used as part of an active recovery program. Long-distance hikes with plenty of hills are great for building endurance fitness. RUNNING One of the closest links to cycling in terms of muscular similarity. It’s easy to do but as it’s an impact exercise, the risk of injury is greater. If you’re just starting out, ensure that you build up gradually to…

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Bikes Etc (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2019

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