The Fix

Why Yoga do you ask?
Hips are the core of movement for the cyclist. If the core is
weak, then the upper body has to work harder, and this can lead
to back strain.

Likewise, if a thigh or knee flares out from the bicycle seat due
to weakness or chronic tightness, that side of the body is doing
less work. The hips, thighs, knees, and ankles should all be on
one track-pointing straight ahead. If these body parts are off
track, cyclists run the risk of wearing down ligaments and
tendons, and developing imbalanced muscle groups. And in
cyclists, the quadriceps are often overdeveloped. To
compensate for this, the hamstrings shorten, tighten, and thus
weaken.

The posture a cyclist conforms to astride a bike also contributes
to muscle tension and imbalance: A bicyclist's spine is in a
constant state of flexion, hunched over the handlebars. In order
to achieve overall flexibility and balanced muscle groups, a biker
needs to incorporate balancing, counteracting movements-for
example, backbends, which stretch and elongate oft-used hip
flexors and quadriceps. A yoga practice can help restore
balance, first by taking the alignment principles of yoga and
transferring them to how you sit on your bike.

The Fix Active Body Studio:
presents a winter training program for
cyclists, tri-athletes, runners or any
athlete that wants to increase flexibility,
strength, core fitness and reduce injuries
and prepare themselves for the upcoming
season.

When:
Sundays 6:30pm-7:45pm
January 6th-March 23rd

Cost:
Single Class: $15
6 Class Pass: $85
12 Class Pass: $170

To register for the class send an
email to:
YOGA@thefixmassage.com
or phone 612.220.0215