Riding bikes and lifting weights

[Terry C. Bailey]

Hello, I am new-ish (I started the program and then got sick for a couple of weeks). I started this program hoping to eliminate the nagging minor injuries and general lack of flexibility that I experience while doing (mainly) standard barbell training. However; I do enjoy weightlifting, and I also like riding bikes (mountain and road). Should I quit or restrict either or both of these activities for the benefit of progressing in this program?

 

Thank you,

Terry

[Alessandro Mainente]

Hi Terry, it depends first on the type of injuries that you had experienced previously.

For sure developing a basic strength, basic flexibility and decent muscle balancing is a good way for preventing injuries.

now, if you have an unbalanced posture that can be the major cause of injury you need first to understand the problem then work on the rest.

COnsider that normally our body learns one thing at a time, performing strength training plus hypertrophy plus endurance will lead to poor results on all the fields. for major results on one field, you need to focus more on it.

[Terry C. Bailey]

Thank you for your response. I agree with the concept of focusing on one skill at a time. I am not a competitive bike rider. It is a hobby for me, and I am not “training” for any specific goals on my bike. I just enjoy Mountain biking and road biking as a recreational activity. I would prefer not to give that up, but if it is imperative, I am willing to put it aside for a while.

[John Daniel]

I ride for fun plus follow the program.  Personally, I think it complements it well.  The program does not trash your legs badly, do you will be ready for the bike.  It does stretch everything.  And it especially strengthens the stuff the bike does not hit much - upper and core.