How Do You Create A Cycling Fitness Plan?
So you want to be like Lance? Like Levi? Merckx? It may not happen, but you can dominate your peleton like they crushed theirs if you follow this simple plan Start stretching–a lot! Lots of riding can cause tight muscles in your legs, back, and shoulders in a hurry. To avoid this, stretch out before you ride or work out. Vigorous stretching is also a good way to get your muscles warmed up and moving, and blood flowing. The more blood flow, the more oxygen. The more oxygen, the better the performance! Hit the gym! Building a fitness base to work from is key. And don’t just focus on the legs–cycling takes core strength, a solid back, and strong arms (especially mountain biking!) Set up a 3 day rotation for your workouts, hitting upper, core, and lower body. This will give your body two days to recover from each workout. Choose an intensity that will allow you to do 3 sets of 25 reps per exercise, with a 1-2 minute break in between. Hit the road! Get on your bike, and ride–but slowly a
