Cycling is your freedom. It’s your lifestyle. It’s a time to get out on the road to clear your head. But, somewhere along the way, things start to feel…off. You begin to deal with tight hips, a stiff neck and shoulders, aching knees, or that constant feeling of being “stuck” in your performance…
So you do what most cyclists do: Ride more. Push harder. Add miles. Hope it clicks.
Check out the video below, as well as some great exercises at the end of this blog.
The truth is, cycling is repetitive. Same motion. Same muscles. Same limitations—over and over again.
Over time, your program in the gym (or lack of) leads to:
- Muscle imbalances
- Poor movement patterns
- Reduced power output
- Injuries that keep creeping back.
That’s where a smarter approach comes in. Instead of just adding more time on the bike, we focus on what your body actually needs to perform. Inside our virtual program, we build:
Balance – so you’re stable, efficient, and not leaking power every pedal stroke
Strength in multiple planes – so your body isn’t just strong in one position, but resilient in all of them
Mobility – so you can move freely, reduce stiffness, and actually enjoy your rides again
The result?
Stronger rides. Less pain. More control. And performance that actually keeps improving—without breaking your body in the process.
What does our virtual program look like?
- Mobility (How well your joints move to improve performance and minimize painful movement)
- Daily check-list on what YOU need specifically
- CLICK HERE for our upper body range of motion assessments that evaluate a good plan of action.
- CLICK HERE for our lower body range of motion assessments that evaluate a good plan of action.
- Simple measures on how to assess yourself and improve
- Movements to enhance your strength exercises
- Most of us struggle with mobility– CLICK HERE for just 6 quick exercises you can add daily!
- Daily check-list on what YOU need specifically
- Strength Training (Bone health, power, delay fatigue on rides, and better independence as we age)
- Core strengthening exercises- CLICK HERE for an example of a challenge you can add!
- Lower body exercises- CLICK HERE for an example of our squat progressions.
- Upper body for control- CLICK HERE for an example of one of my favorites for cyclists!
- Balance Training (training this system can be a great way to add quality to your years)
- Foot strengthening and mobility exercises- CLICK HERE for great ways to build ankle range and strength.
- Ankle stability/Single leg work- CLICK HERE for an example of a simple ankle stability drill.
- Hip Mobility and strength for control- CLICK HERE for a great hip stability exercise to minimize lower back pain.
- Visual drills are also a great way to help us tie this all together
Once we begin with a movement assessment, a firm plan of action can be administered in addition to your personal goals.
If you’re ready to ride better and add quality to your life, you can get started here:
Email: corey@digmanfitness.com or call 608-732-0306
