Workouts and Stretching for Cyclists Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/cycling-training-plans/workouts-and-stretching-for-cyclists/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Mon, 05 May 2025 17:39:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 How Indoor Cycling Can Cause Side Pain and How to Fix It https://averagejoecyclist.com/side-pain/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/side-pain/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 12:08:08 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45908 Side pain in cyclistsThis post explains exactly how stationary cycling can cause side pain, and how to prevent and cure it. The good news is that it is usually nothing serious and can often be resolved with simple adjustments and stretches. This post will walk you through the stretches and strength-building exercises you can do to both prevent and relieve cycling-induced side pain.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/side-pain/feed/ 0 45908 Stretches and Exercises for Cyclist’s Knee (Patellar Tendinitis) https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-cyclists-knee/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-cyclists-knee/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:07:03 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45954 This post presents targeted stretches and exercises you can do to cure or prevent cyclist's knee (patellar tendinitis). This is a painful condition that can keep you off your bike for weeks or even months. Our post will help you get back on your bike as soon as possible.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-cyclists-knee/feed/ 0 45954 The Ultimate Guide to Stretches for Cyclists for Pain and Injury Prevention https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-for-cyclists/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-for-cyclists/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:58:28 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45862 The Ultimate Guide to Stretches for Cyclists for Pain and Injury PreventionIn this guide, we present the best stretches for cyclists for all the most common cycling-related aches and pains. The stretches are organized into lists based on body parts and specific pains and injuries. Bookmark this post to refer back to every time that too much time in the saddle comes with a painful price.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-for-cyclists/feed/ 0 45862 Video: 3 Hip Stretches to Cure Cycling Hip Pain https://averagejoecyclist.com/new-video-3-hip-stretches-to-cure-cycling-hip-pain/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/new-video-3-hip-stretches-to-cure-cycling-hip-pain/#respond Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:08:19 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=30971 A very common complaint from cyclists is cycling hip pain. This post has a video showing three simple hip stretches that almost miraculously cured my own debilitating and very painful cycling hip pain.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/new-video-3-hip-stretches-to-cure-cycling-hip-pain/feed/ 0 30971 Exercises and Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists https://averagejoecyclist.com/exercises-and-stretches-for-piriformis-syndrome/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/exercises-and-stretches-for-piriformis-syndrome/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:54:47 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45289 Exercises and Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome in CyclistsPiriformis syndrome is common in cyclists, and it can sideline you. This post shows you exercises and stretches for piriformis syndrome. The stretches will help you to keep all your gluteal muscles limber, and the strengthening exercises will help you to strengthen all the gluteal muscles, plus your hip adductors. This combination helps to either cure or prevent piriformis syndrome.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/exercises-and-stretches-for-piriformis-syndrome/feed/ 0 45289 Complete Guide to Stretching for Cyclists https://averagejoecyclist.com/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:08:40 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38184 Prevent cycling knee pain by stretching your hamstrings after every rideEvery cyclist needs a complete guide to stretching, to prevent cycling knee and hip pain, and injuries in general. This post explains why cyclists need to stretch, describes the focus areas that cyclists need to prioritize, and introduces you to the most important stretches you need to do to prevent pain. Cycling knee and hip pain in particular is a major concern for many cyclists. The stretches in this post are an easy way to prevent cycling knee pain and hip pain. We also include some basic exercises, if you want to be even more proactive in preventing cycling injuries. This post also includes two videos to show you how easy these moves actually are.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/complete-guide-to-stretching-for-cyclists/feed/ 0 38184 5 Great Strength Exercises for Cyclists https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-great-strength-conditioning-exercises-cyclists-2/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-great-strength-conditioning-exercises-cyclists-2/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:08:00 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39015 The jump squat is a ballistic exercise that is commonly used to improve power output in athletesThis post explains how greater strength will make you a better cyclist, and then presents 5 exercises that will make you a stronger, more powerful and efficient cyclist. All the exercises are demonstrated with videos. Doing these 5 exercises at least twice a week will make you a better cyclist.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/5-great-strength-conditioning-exercises-cyclists-2/feed/ 0 39015 Stop Doing Crunches! 10 Minute Complete Core Workout for Cyclists https://averagejoecyclist.com/10-minute-core-workout-for-cyclists-2/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/10-minute-core-workout-for-cyclists-2/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 12:08:59 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39343 Swimmer exercise - Core workoutVideos showing complete core workout. There's a lot more to building core strength than doing crunches - in fact, you should STOP doing crunches! Here's a simple but effective core workout that will help you build strong core muscles - making you a better cyclist, and reducing back pain and injuries.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/10-minute-core-workout-for-cyclists-2/feed/ 2 39343 The 10 Best Stretches for Cyclists https://averagejoecyclist.com/ten-best-stretches-for-cyclists/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:08:04 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38481 10 best stretches for cyclistsMany cyclists suffer from lack of flexibility and poor posture, and many of us suffer injuries. Stretching is the best way to combat these problems. This post explains the 10 best stretches for cyclists, and shows how they target the key parts of a cyclist's body. Start with 10 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week and you will very quickly start seeing and feeling improvements. As a bonus, you will also be able to cycle more efficiently!

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]]> 38481 Science Shows HIIT on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging – And We Show You How to Do it https://averagejoecyclist.com/hiit-training-fights-aging/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:05:09 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38997 Does exercise help with fat lossYet another study has shown the extraordinary benefits of interval training (also known as HIIT) to fight aging. Specifically, it showed the most impressive anti-aging results in older people who did high intensity interval training on stationary bikes. Aging is inevitable, but you can start using interval training on a stationary bike today to fight aging!

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