It's a very good idea to do stretches before you ride. Warm up and get prepared. That way you can last longer and you won't feel as bad physically.
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I do a basic(for me) stretch routine. I worm up my joints. After that i stretch my legs,quads and hamstrings separately. When i finish with hamstring stretching i do my calves.For me this is very important because i am prone to injuries concerning my knee ligaments so i never go without having this routine done. After my calves i do my back stretch, i focus on my lower back because it is another of my weak points. The rest , like chest and arms i never stretch to much. But i forgot about my neck. My neck is well stretched always.
I do a basic(for me) stretch routine. I worm up my joints. After that i stretch my legs,quads and hamstrings separately. When i finish with hamstring stretching i do my calves.For me this is very important because i am prone to injuries concerning my knee ligaments so i never go without having this routine done. After my calves i do my back stretch, i focus on my lower back because it is another of my weak points. The rest , like chest and arms i never stretch to much. But i forgot about my neck. My neck is well stretched always.
I do a basic(for me) stretch routine. I worm up my joints. After that i stretch my legs,quads and hamstrings separately. When i finish with hamstring stretching i do my calves.For me this is very important because i am prone to injuries concerning my knee ligaments so i never go without having this routine done. After my calves i do my back stretch, i focus on my lower back because it is another of my weak points. The rest , like chest and arms i never stretch to much. But i forgot about my neck. My neck is well stretched always.
I'm quite fit already. I can get on my bike first thing in the morning and cycle 20-30 kilometers without suffering from any muscle stiffness and aches. But I do advise those that are starting out to do around 20 minutes of warm up exercises. If you have a medical condition or at an advanced age, I suggest that you consult your doctor before commencing with any sort of exercise regiment.
Well, I only ride 3 times a week on average. And I don't get to ride long distances during the week, only when I have significant free time during the weekends. I stick to an ordinary exercise routine which includes warm ups, sit-ups, crunches, weight-lifting and running short distances every morning.
I almost always stretch my legs after biking to relieve some minor pain after workout. My rides often last more than 30 minutes, that includes commuting and leisure.
I sometimes stretch, but most of the time I start off slow to let my legs warm up then increase my pace slowly and progressively. It works for be perfectly.
Stretching is the basic exercise that everybody should do. You should stretch your legs at least 5 times before your cycling. These basic streching are very important for cyclists like us.
That's a good though. Strecthing your whole body might benefit you but the most important thing is to strech your legs.
I never stretch
I stopped stretching beforehand after reading the same stuff. Now I just go with a light warm up and that is usually enough to get rid of any tightness in my muscles before riding. Afterwards, I'll stretch and use a foam roller.
The basic stretches are very important. In fact, they are one of the most important parts of my workout session. Warm up is also very necessary. Usually, I do some pushups and situps before my riding session. I would recommend everyone do warm up before the session. You should do it for at least for 5 minutes before the session.
I practise almost all the exercises. Exercise helps the body in many ways and that is why I do it daily. Irrespective of my riding session, I practice almost all the exercise. Before my cycling session, I do some basic stretching. I am sure most of the cyclist do that because it helps to relieve muscle tension and that s required for riding the bike properly.
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