Yoga for cyclists - Lexie Williamson

Yoga is fast becoming an essential performance tool for road cyclists
keen to improve flexibility, core strength, balance, breathing
efficiency and mental focus. Most cyclists want to ride
harder for longer but the unnatural slouched posture and repetitive
nature of riding takes its toll on the body.
Short, tight hamstrings,
hip flexors and quadriceps are easily damaged and, over time, can cause
knock-on problems in the lower back or knees. But a cyclist with
a supple back, hips and hamstrings will not only be far less prone to
overuse injuries than his stiffer training partners. He can also hunker down into aerodynamic positions easily and ride for longer, with more
comfort. A cyclist able to breathe slower and deeper will breathe more
efficiently and economically. A cyclist able to reduce adrenaline and
control a scattered mind with concentration techniques will remain calm
and focused in the heat of a race.
Yoga for Cyclists
will be the first title to address all of these areas by adapting yoga
techniques specifically for cyclists of all levels, in clear, concise chapters. This is the ideal, no-nonsense resource, where every stretch, strengthening posture, breathing or recovery technique relates back to its impact on performance.