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All around training is very important if you want to avoid injury, particularly if you're going to do things like try to ride 1,000 miles in one push. For this

All around training is very important if you want to avoid injury, particularly if you're going to do things like try to ride 1,000 miles in one push. For this condition in particular, there are plenty of exercises one could do. These look good. https://www.iron-neck.com/blogs/news/best-neck-exercises-for-mass-injury-prevention-1 https://www.iron-neck.com/blogs/news/best-neck-exercises-for... Most people assume the only goal of training is to improve performance in one's particular sport, but in reality, one-sided training creates imbalances that can lead to injury, and a central goal of any training program should be all-around strength and flexibility.

freetime2 4y ago
I agree - weight lifting and core exercises have had huge benefits for me on longer rides. Whereas previously I would start to start to get uncomfortable at the end of 4+ hour rides with a sore neck, hands, and lower back - I have found that those symptoms have pretty gone away completely after adoption a strength training routine. It’s made what was already my favorite activity even more enjoyable. I think a lot of cyclists are afraid to put on muscle anywhere other than their legs, for fear of gaining weight. But really those fears are unfounded, and even a small amount of weight training would help with both their speed and enjoyment of the sport.
__alexs 4y ago
If you only train one part of your body (and that's all a single exercise like cycling is going to do for you), you're setting yourself up for injuries down the road. I've seen it a hundred times. It's like putting a powerful engine in a stock Toyota Tercel. What will you accomplish? You'll blow out the drive train, the clutch, the transmission, etc., because those factory parts aren't designed to handle the power of an engine much more powerful than the factory installed engine. Cycling basically only trains the biceps and to some extent, the back muscles. What you really want to do is train your entire body, all the major muscle groups (chest, back, abdomen, legs, shoulders and arms) at the same time, over the course of a workout. And don't forget your cardiovascular work! I'm proud of you guys wanting to do this. Three cheers! Falling in love with exercise, eating right, etc., is one of the greatest things you can do for yourself. And you WILL fall in love with it if you can just force yourself to stick with it a year or two and experience the amazing progress you'll make.
- teaearlgraycold 4y ago
  > Cycling basically only trains the biceps and to some extent, the back muscles. Not trying to call cycling a full body workout, but it definitely does more than just biceps and back. What about legs? Heart? Lungs?
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freetime2 4y ago

I agree - weight lifting and core exercises have had huge benefits for me on longer rides. Whereas previously I would start to start to get uncomfortable at the end of 4+ hour rides with a sore neck, hands, and lower back - I have found that those symptoms have pretty gone away completely after adoption a strength training routine. It’s made what was already my favorite activity even more enjoyable. I think a lot of cyclists are afraid to put on muscle anywhere other than their legs, for fear of gaining weight. But really those fears are unfounded, and even a small amount of weight training would help with both their speed and enjoyment of the sport.

__alexs 4y ago

If you only train one part of your body (and that's all a single exercise like cycling is going to do for you), you're setting yourself up for injuries down the road. I've seen it a hundred times. It's like putting a powerful engine in a stock Toyota Tercel. What will you accomplish? You'll blow out the drive train, the clutch, the transmission, etc., because those factory parts aren't designed to handle the power of an engine much more powerful than the factory installed engine. Cycling basically only trains the biceps and to some extent, the back muscles. What you really want to do is train your entire body, all the major muscle groups (chest, back, abdomen, legs, shoulders and arms) at the same time, over the course of a workout. And don't forget your cardiovascular work! I'm proud of you guys wanting to do this. Three cheers! Falling in love with exercise, eating right, etc., is one of the greatest things you can do for yourself. And you WILL fall in love with it if you can just force yourself to stick with it a year or two and experience the amazing progress you'll make.

teaearlgraycold 4y ago
> Cycling basically only trains the biceps and to some extent, the back muscles. Not trying to call cycling a full body workout, but it definitely does more than just biceps and back. What about legs? Heart? Lungs?
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