#2: Cross Train
Injury is caused by overuse. Overuse is caused by doing the same thing over and over again. Shit we could get away with when we were 21, we can’t get away with at 50, so that means doing a wide variety of exercises to strengthen your whole body, even if your focus is ultimately one sport. In any given week, I try to circuit train twice, swim twice, and ride as much as I can. My riding is broken down into short rides, long rides, and hill workouts (more on that in a minute). My body needs the variety in order to avoid injury.
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I’ve run marathons, been really into yoga for years, and tried my hand at the martial arts. But I finally settled on road bike riding because it’s easy on my old man joints, a bunch of my friends are into it, there’s plenty of gearhead stuff to think about, and it combines tough aerobic activity with a great view. I have friends who swear by tennis, swimming, and even golf. Regarding the skintight cycling clothing. It is amazing how men can now only wear such clothing if the clothing has ‘clear utility’, otherwise the clothes now are ‘only for women’… Read more »
Esta excelente la retórica que se asocia directamente a la catarxis aunque en apariencia pertenece al estereotipo satanizado de macho. Esta muy simpático y crea camaradería. Un abrazo.