Calling weight lifters

[Raindrop]

Chiming in here as a personal trainer and cyclist, I would agree for the most part about tendinitus being the result of overuse, so backing off the lower body exercises that work the legs in the sagital plane is important, but adding lower body work in the frontal plane, or performing more lateral movements can help to prevent the overuse injuries.

[Catrin]

Chiming in here as a personal trainer and cyclist, I would agree for the most part about tendinitus being the result of overuse, so backing off the lower body exercises that work the legs in the sagital plane is important, but adding lower body work in the frontal plane, or performing more lateral movements can help to prevent the overuse injuries.

Things that work the legs in the sagital plane would be would be things like leg presses and squats?

I am kind of surprised my trainer hasn't thought of this issue, especially since he is a mountain biker and he is quite good. Once I speak with the physical therapist we will discuss this, but of course winter is coming anyway. I do not do ANYTHING less than full throttle forward, so I really only have myself to blame.

[ny biker]

I do weight lifting twice per week all year long with all major muscle groups. I reduce the leg work during the summer when I'm doing long bike rides, because otherwise my legs feel tired all the time. But I do not eliminate it.

[ny biker]

I do weight lifting twice per week all year long with all major muscle groups. I reduce the leg work during the summer when I'm doing long bike rides, because otherwise my legs feel tired all the time. But I do not eliminate it.

I should add -- I do weight training 2x per week and I generally ride my bike 2x per week. On other days, I take a long walk or a rest day.

In cold weather months, I still do weight training 2x per week and I do cardio 3-4 days per week, varying it between hard workouts on some days and easier ones on other days.

Recovery days are very important.

[GLC1968]

I should add -- I do weight training 2x per week and I generally ride my bike 2x per week. On other days, I take a long walk or a rest day.

In cold weather months, I still do weight training 2x per week and I do cardio 3-4 days per week, varying it between hard workouts on some days and easier ones on other days.

Recovery days are very important.

I think this is the key. No matter your age, recovery is AS important as training. If you can find a way to get it all in and still get enough recovery time, then go for it.

I would *like* to weight train year round, but frankly, I don't have time. For me, it's not about my body not being able to handle it (I don't think)...it's just that during the summer, there is just too much to do!

[Catrin]

Recovery days.....that sounds familiar. My trainer has spoken sternly to me on this from time to time. Recovery? Recovery? Who needs....but of course I am just joking here. My current injury certainly indicates the need for more of it

LOL Malkin, good point

[Crankin]

Catrin, seriously, a recovery day is as important as the days you ride or lift. Especially at our age (just more aware of this, since my b-day is in 10 days). At 32, I could work out like crazy, 6 days a week and do a light work out on the 7th. But, I was always sick! Now, my muscles feel like lead and I actually ache if I don't moderate. Like yesterday, for example. I had planned a short ride, but weather interfered. So I did a 10 minute cardio blast tape which is pretty intense, and then 15 minutes of core work with the stability ball. Then, I took a moderate walk outside, more leisure than fitness, about 2 miles. If I don't do stuff like this once a week, plus another day of yoga with no hard stuff, I am toast. I have found I actually maintain my weigh better with this schedule. I try to do 3-4 days cardio (riding or fitness walking) at this time of year, 2 days core/weights, and the rest, well rest or something very easy. When it's peak cycling or x country season, I back off of everything except 2 days of core or yoga.