Yoga for Cyclists : Prevent Injury, Build Strength, Enhance Performance / Lexie Williamson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williamson, Lexie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cycling--Training.

Cycling.

Hatha yoga.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 pages)

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury Sport, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, [2023]

Summary:

UNLOCK YOUR CYCLING POTENTIAL WITH YOGA Striving for stamina, power and speed can take its toll on the cyclist's body. Yoga is the ideal cycling companion to relieve the repetitive strains of riding, helping to ease tight muscles, increase mobility and reduce chances of injury. In this new edition of the bestselling title, learn how to use yoga to optimise your recovery, ride tension-free and enhance your performance. A specialist in yoga for cycling, Lexie Williamson guides you through tried-and-tested poses and mobility drills so you can: · gain a supple back, hips and hamstrings· adopt a stronger aerodynamic position through riding-specific core moves · develop efficient breathing and build a mind-body connection· recover more efficiently with restorative yoga practices Functional and accessible, Yoga for Cyclists adapts yoga techniques for modern cyclists of all levels, making it suitable for everyone from the beginner to the Tour de France-hopeful. By following step-by-step sequences, from quick hip releases to extended post-ride sessions, you'll discover how the power of yoga can transform your cycling. 'Handy for both beginners and pros... leaves no stone unturned.' - Women's Fitness 'A genuinely useful guide that will soon have tattered edges through use.' - Road.cc

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Contents

Introduction

01 Yoga and cycling

02 Tension-free cycling

03 Endurance breathing

04 Leg and hip stretches

05 Upper body stretches

06 Back comfort and form

07 The cyclist's core

08 Mental training

09 Recovery yoga

10 Sequences

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

eCopyright.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Williamson, Lexie Yoga for Cyclists

ISBN:

9781399405980

OCLC:

1376933675