Welcome back from your ride! Ease lingering stiffness and tension in all your key cycling muscles to optimize your recovery and absorb all the benefits of your effort in preparation for the miles to come. Use this routine at least once a week, especially if you've just done a long ride. A game-changer if you're getting back in the saddle tomorrow or doing a multi-stage race.
- Focus: recovery
- Key muscles: calves, hamstrings, hips, back, chest, shoulders, neck
- When: pre-/post-ride or recovery day
- Suggested props: block, wall
While we're busy moving forward (think: walking, running, etc.) the sides of our body are often neglected. Use this Reset to get outside your usual range of motion by side bending — lean your way back into balance. Go left, go right, then return yourself to center, to balance.
- Focus: balance
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Your hips don't have to be stiff. Maintain range of motion and ease post-run stiffness, muscular imbalances, and low back pain along the way.
- Focus: recovery
- Key muscles: hips, back
- When: post-workout or recovery day
Strength is key for avoiding common pregnancy pains, maintaining good posture, and ultimately managing labor and delivery. Use this quick routine to maintain functional glute, hip, and back strength to maintain optimal posture and strength in these key areas throughout your pregnancy and postpart...
