The Revolution Report #8: Cross Training and Cycling
Cross Training and Cycling
🚲 A Healthy Mix 🚲
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🗒️ Business Updates: Stay informed about the latest news and announcements from our bike fitting business.
💪 Movement Health Tips: Get expert advice to improve your mobility, build strength, and elevate your quality of life.
🚴 Bike Fitting and Performance Education: Gain simple, practical insights into understanding your bike and why an individualized fit matters.
🙌 Community Highlights: Meet our trusted health and wellness partners and discover how they can support your goals.
📆 Workshops & Events: Be the first to know about our interactive workshops and learning opportunities to help you take charge of your health.
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Business Updates:
Exciting News — Revolution Bike Fitting is Moving!
We’re excited to share some big news — Revolution Bike Fitting has moved to a new location!
Starting May 1st, you’ll find us inside Dugan Sports Performance at:
403 Industrial Drive, Carmel, IN 46077
This move puts us right in the heart of the north side, making it easier than ever for our clients from Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, Zionsville, and north Indianapolis to access the personalized care and results-driven services you deserve!
Our new space will allow us to continue growing, collaborating, and expanding what we can offer — all while keeping the same commitment to your cycling journey!
Stay tuned! 🎉
We’ll be hosting an open house after we settle in, and we would love to have you stop by, see the new space, and celebrate with us!
Thank you for trusting Revolution Bike Fitting with your care. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!
If you have any questions or want to schedule your next fitting, feel free to reach out! Just reply to this email or click this Scheduling Link!
Movement Health Tips:
THIS SECTION IS COMBINED WITH OUR “BIKE FITTING AND PERFORMANCE EDUCATION” SECTION BELOW FOR THIS ISSUE! 🧠
Disclaimer: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for individualized professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please seek a qualified healthcare professional when it comes to your unique pains, case, findings, health, etc.
Bike Fitting and Performance Education:
🚴♂️ Cross Training and Cycling 🚴♂️
Beyond the Bike: How Cross-Training Enhances Cycling Performance and Comfort
Cycling is a repetitive, single-plane activity that primarily engages the lower body. While this specialization allows for efficiency, it can also lead to muscular imbalances, overuse injuries, and performance plateaus. Incorporating cross-training into your routine addresses these issues by promoting overall muscular balance, enhancing core stability, and improving flexibility.
Benefits of Cross-Training for Cyclists:
✅ Injury Prevention: Engaging in activities like strength training, yoga, or swimming can correct muscular imbalances and strengthen supporting muscle groups, reducing the risk of common cycling injuries.
✅ Enhanced Performance: Cross-training can improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and overall power output, translating to better cycling performance.
✅ Mental Refreshment: Variety in training can prevent mental fatigue and burnout, keeping you motivated and engaged.
Scientific Insight:
A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research examined the effects of strength training on cycling performance. The findings indicated that incorporating strength training led to significant improvements in cycling economy and time-trial performance, highlighting the value of cross-training in a cyclist's regimen.
Practical Cross-Training Activities:
✅ Strength Training: Focus on compound movements like squats, deadlifts, and lunges to build lower body strength. Incorporate core exercises to enhance stability.
✅ Flexibility and Mobility Work: Practices like yoga or dynamic stretching can improve flexibility, aiding in better bike positioning and reducing discomfort.
✅ Alternative Cardiovascular Activities: Swimming, rowing, or running can provide cardiovascular benefits while engaging different muscle groups.
Conclusion:
Integrating cross-training into your cycling routine not only enhances performance but also contributes to long-term health and enjoyment of the sport.By addressing the body's overall needs, you create a more resilient and efficient cyclist.
Sample Workout Routine Below:
Community Highlights
We have some amazing people around us in the surrounding communities, and we cannot wait to start highlighting our partners! Check out our Partners Page to see who we collaborate with, and if you want to learn more about someone not sponsored in this month’s newsletter please reach out to us and we will connect you to more information…or to them!
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Sure, we often work with high performance athletes and technical equipment, but we also strive to be the best choice for beginners, casual riders, aspiring enthusiasts, and everyone else.
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Workshops and Events
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To your health and success,
The Team at Revolution Bike Fitting
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