Complimentary exercise?

[teK--]

Exercise is great but for me the biggest thing I did to improve my riding was yoga and Pilates style exercise.

This.

Particularly as we get older it is so much more important to incorporate flexibility and mobility exercises as well as resistance.

Also proper warmup, stretching and rolling.

MTB specific exercises which are really helpful. The ones marked with (*) are good to vary with a single leg/arm version to load up your core:

• Turkish getup (Excellent for core strength and stability)
• Overhead press (*)
• Kettlebell swings (*)
• Rows (*)
• Deadlifts (*)
• Pushups/chest press
• Lunges/reverse lunges
• Squats
• Chinups
• Bridges

You don't need a lot of gear to carry these out effectively. Just 2-3 dumbells or kettlebells, and you are sorted.

 

[teK--]

Climbing is my first, and other sport that I love. I'm not sure how great it is as a complimentary exercise though to be honest. It might also just lead to adrenaline overdose if you're trying to push your limits both sports at the same time.



It is a little funny to hear that trad climbing costs $$$, coming from a mountain bike site....the price of an "entry level" hardtail would set you up pretty sweetly. I'll admit that it's definitely a lot for your second sport. The real hidden cost is gym fees and memberships, which are ongoing and add up for sure.

Also grip fatigue! I find riding before or after a day of climbing will always compromise the quality and intensity of either activity. The alternative is to climb mid week and still ride on the weekend.

 

[Dales Cannon]

Optus Sports are showing free Yoga/Pilates classes online, do you think they're worthwhile or should I go to a class with a professional who can show how to do it properly?

Go to a couple of classes, explain what you are doing and which exercises suit. I was doing rehab for the cracked sternum and broken ribs and this is what I did. Now I do a routine at home. Then you can look online. nudeyoga.com at least that is the one @Minlak recommended.

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

Go to a couple of classes, explain what you are doing and which exercises suit. I was doing rehab for the cracked sternum and broken ribs and this is what I did. Now I do a routine at home. Then you can look online. nudeyoga.com at least that is the one @Minlak recommended.

Abi Carver https://yoga15.com/ has some great routines that she has developed specifically for mountain bike riders. Realistically though I think that I need to go to a few classes as when I'm at home there is always something else that requires my attention.

 

[Halo1]

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The top one is more me as I use to do the step class as well

My wife is a gym instructor so I got into it doing her classes.

The best bit about the balance class is that it is it is not full of yoga wankers on a spiritual high like some yoga I have tried.

The bottom is not me as my shorts are much tighter after my workouts

 

[The Reverend]

Hamstring stretches. 3X 1 minute reps feels like a fucking eternity.

Not as long as the pain of a torn hamstring. Definitely worth the effort getting those loose and limber.

 

[HamboCairns]

Fantastic advice everyone!

I looked into Pilates and it's too much $$$ for me right now.

Wow, I'd never heard of a Turkish get up before, I can see why it's so effective!

 

[DMan]

Not as long as the pain of a torn hamstring. Definitely worth the effort getting those loose and limber.

Yep, so the physio said. Apparently a lot of my lower back pain comes from my hamstrings... My flexibility is extremely poor. Who would have thought 30 years of riding would do that! I'm just going to get an Ebike though. That fixes all ailments I believe

 

[Ackland]

Wow, I'd never heard of a Turkish get up before, I can see why it's so effective!

I was pretty concerned about googling "Turkish Get up"

 

[The Reverend]

Abi Carver https://yoga15.com/ has some great routines that she has developed specifically for mountain bike riders. Realistically though I think that I need to go to a few classes as when I'm at home there is always something else that requires my attention.

Absolutely agree. After I fractured my spine (long story) her videos helped me immensely to the point I get no pain at all.

 

[Halo1]

I was pretty concerned about googling "Turkish Get up"

Best google “ from russia with tough love” for kettle bells

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

Absolutely agree. After I fractured my spine (long story) her videos helped me immensely to the point I get no pain at all.

There are some of her advanced poses that I reckon would fracture my spine.

 

[HamboCairns]

I've signed up for a trial with Abi Carver. Well to her online course that is.

 

[Oddjob]

I've signed up for a trial with Abi Carver. Well to her online course that is.

Is your wife ok with this? Has she seen Abi?

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[Ultra Lord]

Easier to explain than nude yoga

 

[mas2]

Optus Sports are showing free Yoga/Pilates classes online, do you think they're worthwhile or should I go to a class with a professional who can show how to do it properly?

Upload a video of it and we will let you know where you are going wrong.

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

Is your wife ok with this? Has she seen Abi?

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I'm pretty sure you mean Albi *wink

 

[Plankosaurus]

Too much reading up there but I'm sure I saw Pilates in there somewhere. I hate it, but it's super helpful and keeps the cycling and weights tied together. Also works wonders in keeping the fairly heavy workload (plumber) from hurting too much and is slowly getting my back functioning again after breaking it.

Again, I hate it, it's no fun, but the effects speak for themselves

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[Milpool]

Morning stretches and yoga for mobility and flexibility, kettlebells and gymnastics rings for strength and conditioning.

 

[Flow-Rider]