Originally Posted by
MinnMan
I would think that doing strength work on the legs would negate the point of having rest days, which is in part to allow muscle repair and growth, but maybe it is a matter of the extent of effort.
I think the extent of effort is a big part of it. I "lift" (mostly, but not completely body weight exercises) to be more healthy, well rounded, and for overuse injury prevention (muscle imbalances etc). My routines take 20-30 minutes tops and don't leave me feeling very tired, nor do they take much recovery. On my rest weeks (every third week) - I go a little bigger on the strength stuff since I'm generating about half the normal bike fatigue.
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