What's your cross training choices?
02-01-11, 07:06 PM
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i live in connecticut.
most winters i can ride quite a lot on the road..., but this winter has been terrible - i have a 24inch snowpack, and haven't been on my bike since early december.
i've been doing a lot of spinning, and have taken up XC skiiing.
skiing is great, except that i have managed to strain groin muscles on both sides.
most winters i can ride quite a lot on the road..., but this winter has been terrible - i have a 24inch snowpack, and haven't been on my bike since early december.
i've been doing a lot of spinning, and have taken up XC skiiing.
skiing is great, except that i have managed to strain groin muscles on both sides.
02-03-11, 08:56 PM
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In the winter I cross country ski what a great work out. Last year I bought a Hobie pedal kayak I use for fishing but what a great work out pedaling across the lakes in Pa.
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I second that with just a minor change: "I do triathlons so running and the dreaded swimming are the other things I do to keep in shape." Although, I have found that swimming is so good for you and really will loosen you up. Doing some stretching somewhere in there (yoga) really helps, too.
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for me, having a strong running routine makes everything easier on the bike + snowboarding (when i can get it in) is fun and a good break from typical sports activities. also, doing lots of floor routines (while watching tv) with light weights and high reps helps core strength.
02-04-11, 09:59 AM
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bowling, golfing, kayaking, hiking, climbing, hackysacking, basketballing, skiing, gameing(pc)....
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gotta keep everything equalized, aim, concentration, hand eye coordination.
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cycling is my cross training for running. running is part of my job and I need to improve all the time so I ride, do elliptical, swim, and lift free weights. I do not consider rock climbing and hiking part of my "training." that is family fun time.
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