Apart
from running there are many activities that cyclists can get
involved with that will aid their overall fitness.
Most cyclists are fit for cycling but can easily get out of
breath running up even a short flight of stairs. Whilst cycling
keeps you aerobically fit and you can develop an incredibly
strong lower body, from the waist upwards, cycling does very
little for body maintenance. Hence the need for cyclists to
consider, at least during the off-season, alternative forms
of developing general fitness instead of just fitness for the
bike.
Unlike some, I believe that running is a superb method of gaining
overall fitness and because of this I devote an reasonable sized
section to the subject. So is a carefully constructed program
of weight training, particularly if you use it to develop strength
and endurance in your upper body. Many I know turn to football,
squash or badminton. One I know turns to roller blading.
Here are four activities you may feel like trying that in their
own way will contribute to an overall feeling of well being
and overall fitness.
Running
Aerobics
Swimming
Circuit
training
