In short: Yes, cycling does build muscle. However, it’s arguably more important to understand how and why cycling builds muscle, which muscle groups cycling works, and – equally importantly – which ones it doesn’t.
As an experienced personal trainer and sports massage therapist, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of muscle imbalances on cyclists, both novice and experienced. These imbalances have the potential not only to hinder your performance on the bike but can also lead to a range of overuse injuries, from minor aches and pains to more … Read more
Peloton Roll Call classes are strength-based sessions that used to take place bright and early every morning.
However, the class has been tweaked a bit recently, and the daily 7:30 a.m. (ET) class isn’t quite as straightforward as it once was.
The massive benefits of strength training for cyclists have become one of the biking community’s worst-kept secrets. The pros have been doing it for decades, and the rest of the cycling community is finally cottoning on to what is arguably the most effective way to boost cycling performance and prevent injuries – without actually getting … Read more