Where does Yoga fit in?
Discovering Yoga has been a welcomed addition to my training regime. One of the bonuses of being a full-time athlete is having more time for it! Ironically, it is when we are crazy busy and think we don’t have time for it, that it is really needed! It is amazing how taking time to slow down and breath deeply can alter an entire day. Escaping to a park on a 10hr layover to take in some sun. Travel energy restored! So where does yoga fit into my cycling training? I like to start my day with it and this is something that everyone can do. Take 10 minutes first thing in the morning to gently wake the body up with some sun salutations. Start the day breathing deeply and becoming aware of how your body is feeling. It takes only a few minutes to increase your range of motion and bring some heat into tight muscles. This is also an ideal time to add in that core workout you like to avoid! Spend another 10 minutes doing some crunches, planks, core rotation and hip stren