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Old 08-01.-2008, 05:19 PM   #31
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Don't do endurance runs. Play rugby like you did. It only gave you rubber legs because you aren't use to doing it. Playing a sport like that is an excellent way to keep yourself well rounded, and maintain bone density. Don't be the one-sided endurance roadie who can't pick up more than his own body weight.

I'd also suggest some weight training, once a week or so. Keep the volume low < 30 reps each exercise, and stick to the big 3 compound movements. All those machines are mostly a waste in comparison. Bench, deadlift, squat, play rugby, and bike.

And no, running will not help your cycling, unless you can't bike (bad roads), then certainly it'd be a good idea to do some aerobic exercise to maintain your cardio.


Upper body strength is just fine, have a well round ever changing weights routine, can bench 54 kg x 20 reps, work in the fitness industry.
I do free squats (no added weight) on an inverted BOSU
Had lower back issues, re no endurance in glute meads.
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Building to a 30 min run once a week, because I've lost the ability to run !
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Old 10-01.-2008, 06:23 PM   #32
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Building to a 30 min run once a week, because I've lost the ability to run !
edd, know where you are coming from. I'm an ex competitive runner who runs occassionaly. After a long period without running due to injury, it took about 3 weeks of hard slog before the running came back to being easy to do, ie not having any specific problems that held it all back.
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