Velonews Podcasts

if you want to be at your strongest and, more importantly, if you want to ride a bike for a long time, off-the-bike, functional training is the work you can’t skip. Whether you’re 21 or 51, if you don't add strength and mobility to your routine, it’s going to come back to haunt you, as Trevor and our guest today will testify to. In episode 69, we take a deep dive into functional training… literally. Trevor and I both get down on the floor of the studio to do some exercises, all in the name of getting this important message across. We'll cover: - What is functional training? And why this buzz phrase is often misunderstood, and why cycling seems to be way behind the curve. - The two main benefits of functional work: improving your neuromuscular performance on the bike and preventing injury. - Why functional training and staying healthy aren’t simply a matter of stretching or picking up the periodic heavy weight. Proper movement and form are key. - Then, Trevor and I will get on the floor and embarrass ourselve