Yoga with Diane Vilarem
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Diane Vilarem
Diane Vilarem – Yoga Instructor & Cyclist
As cyclists, we’re always looking for new ways to build our strength, speed and endurance. It’s natural – after all, we’re athletes in the main. Many cyclists will have stretching regimes after a ride, and the really switched on riders will build stretching sessions into their fitness planning. Have you ever thought about Yoga for cyclists though – and if not, why not. Like stretching, Yoga has so much to offer cyclists in terms of reducing soreness and aching muscles after a ride, and it can also help with mental relaxation too – which is why we think that cycling and yoga go together like… well, like cyclists and coffee 😉
Time to talk yoga and cycling then, and to open up your body and mind and the benefits for cyclists doing yoga, as we begin our journey into a better well-being together. First of all and importantly, yoga helps your movement and breathing, opening up access to the tools that you’ve had lying dormant which will allow you to take control of your breathing and to be better able to control your heart rate – meaning better and more stable fitness performance. It will also keep your muscles and ligaments more supple and reduce the likelihood of injury, meaning more time riding – that got you interested didn’t it! Add to this the mental well-being and increased mindfulness, then you start to wonder ‘why haven’t I tried yoga before!’ Don’t worry, we’ve come to your physical and mental health rescue, as we explore the benefits of yoga for cyclists – say hi to Diane, our Yoga Instructor and all around cool and kinda chic cyclist lady from the south of France.
Diane is here to get you into a yoga state of mind as a cyclist and to help you to help yourself into a better lifestyle – with cycling and yoga at it’s heart: time to get flexing 😉
When it doubt, pedal it out! 😉
I want to inspire you to be the very best version of yourself, with my lifestyle articles, nutrition and recipes, and tips on where to ride – as well as my Yoga articles for cyclists – let me guide you to your own positive place.
Read My Blogs Below 🙂
Nicholas Roche Interview
One of the most enigmatic and well known cyclists within the peloton, Nicholas Roche is an interesting character. He's twice been national champion and has twice finished in the top ten of the Vuelta a España, and won stages in 2013 and 2015. Nicholas has also competed for Ireland 7 times at the road world championships. So what's he really like - time to chat...
SIGR Sverigeloppet Black Jersey
“Beautiful, comfortable cycling jerseys for going fast in. But that also look great at the coffee stop”.
Diane Vilarem has been out testing this stylish ladies jersey from Swedish brand, SIGR
Diane Vilarem has been out testing this stylish ladies jersey from Swedish brand, SIGR
SIGR Bib Short Riksväg 92 Cargo
I've really enjoyed testing out the kit from SIGR. It's well made, stylish and modern and performs well.It's a new brand to me, but one that I would happily recommend. In terms of the testing, last but not least, what is a kit review without making sure the bib shorts are holding the same standards as the jerseys, right?
SIGR Team Descent Jersey
“Beautiful, comfortable cycling jerseys for going fast in. But that also look great at the coffee stop” 🙂
Stylish Viking brand Sigr was born in Umeå, in the cold and dark parts of northern Sweden. As the focus of this brand is to manage wet and cold days, they wanted to see how it performs on the hot French Riviera. The first impression of this model is really “wow, I love the design”!
Stylish Viking brand Sigr was born in Umeå, in the cold and dark parts of northern Sweden. As the focus of this brand is to manage wet and cold days, they wanted to see how it performs on the hot French Riviera. The first impression of this model is really “wow, I love the design”!
RH+ Ladies Fashion Jersey
Riding in and testing the RH+ range this summer has been fun, thanks to the quality and the designs. And, unlike many brands, who simply create the same jersey in a different colour or pattern, RH+ design extensively. Welcome then to their ladies 'Fashion' jersey
RH+ Volata Bibshorts
Choosing the right bib shorts is a tricky business. There's far more to think about than you'd imagine. Thankfully, brands like RH+ know this and take time in developing every aspect, ensuring your comfort in the saddle.
RH+ Ladies Elite Shorts
If you're looking for a strap free short that stays firmly in place, then these stylish performance shorts from RH+ could be the right fit for you. They're a comfortable, high performance short, with typical Italian styling.
RH+ Venere Ladies Jersey
RH+ are a stylish Italian brand across numerous sports. This summer, Diane and the team are looking at their latest designs. Here's their stylish Venere performance jersey for women, tested by Diane in the South of France sun.
Biehler Signature Ladies Bib Shorts
Stylish performance bib shorts from German brand Biehler ,tested in the South of France by Diane - are these shorts as good as they look - read on and find out 🙂
Biehler Supreme Cycling Jersey
Biehler like to design modern cycle clothing that also perfroms at the highest level. Riding in the south of France is uncompromising, with steep hills and a hot sun, so kit needs to work well. And, as a women, it also needs to look good - so let's take a look 😉
Mont Ventoux with Diane Vilarem
Mt Ventoux? The legendary climb. For whatever reason everyone kept talking about it. “Have you ridden Mt Ventoux yet? It’s awesome” If you google famous Col’s in France this one always pops up high up on the list. I had to find out why! Could it be even harder than the holy grail of the French Riviera - Col de la Bonette?
Diane Vilarem Mont Ventoux Gallery
Mont Ventoux is one of the worlds great routes for cyclists. Take a look at Diane's ride up this legendary mountain in France.
Marcus Smith Marathon Man
Some people are just inspirational. Marcus Smith is one such person. This amazing athlete ran 30 marathons in 30 days, came back from near death and still competes. Being a good friend of Marcus, Diane decided to have a chat with Marcus and to find out more...
DS Pro Floweral Outlines One Piece Suit
Cyclists wants to look stylish and to be confident while riding, and DS PRO has really captured this into their selection of outfits. And, as women we want and deserve to be stylish. Having examined the new DS Pro Floweral Outlines one-piece TriSuit when it arrived, it was soon time to actually put it on and get out riding into the French Maritime Alps.
Col de Turini from Nice
The Col de Turini is a classic route in the hills close to Nice. It's featured on the Tour de France and is a favourite formany locals riders. Read Diane's account,as she chooses this as her first ever mountain col cycle route.
Rudy Von Berg Triathlete Interview
Rudy Von Berg is one of the best triathletes in the world. Triathletes know that adding something special to training can you give you an edge, and so Diane takes Rudy on a Yoga journey and interviews him about his triathlon life.
Diane Vilarem – Anjaneyasana Yoga Pose
As part of our series on 'Yoga for Cyclists', a second pose I encourage you to try is Anjaneyasana which is a low lunge pose bringing many benefits such as stretching the psoas muscle, tight quads, hamstrings, groin and hips. It is also very good for opening the chest. This pose is excellent for athletes such as cyclists or runners. I suggest you practice it after every workout.
Why should Cyclists do Yoga
So, why should cyclists do yoga?
Not only do we spend more and more time sitting (working on a computer, watching TV, driving, etc.) but, as cyclists, we tend to adopt a posture that pushes us to arch over our handlebars and move in a forward direction. This creates neck pain, shoulder and back strain and especially tight hip flexors. In addition, sitting for hours on a saddle leads to a shorter and underdeveloped psoas muscle (if you don’t know what or where your psoas muscle is located have a look at this).
Not only do we spend more and more time sitting (working on a computer, watching TV, driving, etc.) but, as cyclists, we tend to adopt a posture that pushes us to arch over our handlebars and move in a forward direction. This creates neck pain, shoulder and back strain and especially tight hip flexors. In addition, sitting for hours on a saddle leads to a shorter and underdeveloped psoas muscle (if you don’t know what or where your psoas muscle is located have a look at this).
Yoga with Diane Vilarem
We want to bring you the very best cycling wellness and lifestyle advice for your sporting lifestyle. Say hi to Diane, our Yoga Instructor and cyclist from France. Develop your all around physical and mental well-being with Yoga and Diane, as we show you the benefits of yoga for cyclists.
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