Yoga for Cyclists
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 and flexibility 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 😉
Flexibility is important for cyclists, and doing Yoga as a cyclist can help you with your riding posture and technique, removing aches and pains and helping you to maximise your core muscles and your cycling performance.
Diane Vilarem: Yoga teacher and cyclist
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 cyclist 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 flexible, as Diane Vilarem guides you through Yoga for cyclists!
When in doubt, pedal it out! 😉
Inspiration is all we need
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. Yoga is also a great relaxation tool in your busy daily lives; as well as being a great form of exercise. When we feel positive and we’re active in our lifestyle, then everything just fits well. So join me, and let’s cycle into the future together!
