Originally Posted by
terrymorse
So what kind of Winter strength training do Bike Forums old guys (all genders) do?
Since it's the time of year we spend more time indoors than outdoors, I've been thinking about doing some full body strength training. Because:
- to maintain some of that mid-season fitness
- to do something about this "98 pound weakling" cyclist physique
- health experts say resistance training is important for us olds to maintain strength
- I've never done it before, might as well try something new
I started doing some at-home exercises: squats, planks, bicycle crunches (love that name), dumbbells, ballerina jumping jacks (don't laugh, they're hard). Feels pretty good, so far. And it's surprising good aerobic exercise.
What are others doing?
I'm just coming across this and I also had it in mind. especially your first point, to keep the mid-season fitness.
I'm not even that consistent if I'm honest but I still try to train because I fear that lack of activity or prolonged sitting may cause my muscles to weaken.