Cross Training for Cycling: Roller Blading?

[Starfish]

I'm enjoying elliptical training and the rowing machine at the gym just now.

Like the elliptical because I can really vary all the settings, from elevation and resistance to pace and whether or not I'm going "forward" or "reverse."

Also, I am back to really enjoying the rowing machine just now. It definitely uses some of the same lower body muscles, and I think also is relevant in that you have to correctly use your core and back...which is super helpful for cycling. And, using both lower body and upper gets the cardio up easily.

Also, I have been amazed at how much my ab and back work have helped my cycling this year.

[michelem]

Well, I jog, but that is just because I am training for a half marathon. As soon as that is over, I'm sure the jogging will be over as well as I can't say I enjoy it too much - the memory of my aunt (in whose memory I am running this race) is what keeps me going.

Anyhoo, don't laugh, but two favorite forms of cross-training are Tae Bo and Power Yoga. Yes, I said Tae Bo, as in Billy Blank's Ultimate Boot Camp. http://www.amazon.com/Billy-Blanks-U...8103717&sr=1-2 Lots of lunges, squats, and kicks for the lower body and resistance band training for the upper body. A pretty good ab workout as well. For yoga I use Bryan Kests' Power Yoga Series. http://www.poweryogastore.com/miva/m...roduct_Count=0 It is a dvd with three 1 hour programs. Very good for the core and arms as well as the legs. The other dvd I use is Shiva Rea's Yoga Shakti. The cool thing about this dvd is that you can create your own practice using the "yoga matrix." http://store.soundstrue.com/vt00819d.html

Anyway, just some ideas - especially with winter coming.