TrainingBalance and strengthening the stomach and back

BIKE Magazin

 · 06.04.2004

Training: Balance and strengthening the stomach and backPhoto: Unbekannt
Training: Balance and strengthening the stomach and back
Bikers are not weightlifters. Biking requires a high degree of strength endurance, coordination, motor skills, concentration and reaction. This is where gyro training comes in.

Strength training on the wobbly gyroscope aims to improve performance without increasing body weight. The demands on the muscles are much higher than with classic station training, and the interaction between the brain, nervous system and muscles is optimised. For bikers, this improves coordination, a sense of balance and a feeling for the pressure on the pedals. Muscular imbalances are equalised and the muscle's performance reserves can be better utilised. At the same time, you develop an athletic body. And best of all, you can do all the exercises in your living room. Your daily workout could look like this: in the morning before breakfast: 30 - 45 minutes of running with double-legged stair jumps for leg strength. In the evening: 45 minutes of roller training with a high cadence plus 45 minutes of coordination/strength training using the exercise circuit presented here. Good luck!

BALANCE EXERCISES

On the roller board

Trains coordination and the interaction of the entire body musculature. Execution: Stand on the board with a wide stance, roller positioned at one end. Extend your arms, bend your legs slightly. Stand firmly on one side, slowly feel your way towards lifting the board off the floor and balancing on the roller. Possibly with a partner at the beginning. Caution: technically very demanding exercise! Risk of injury, needs space!

Workload: 1 - 3 times 30 - 120 seconds balance.
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