tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144961512576986713.post3390328269747376638..comments2023-10-14T02:09:13.684-07:00Comments on RCMT: Road/Cyclocross/ Mountain/Triathlon: More non-training, non-racing randomnessMr. Flynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12131351643307288629noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144961512576986713.post-49723073592471527882008-09-22T20:19:00.000-07:002008-09-22T20:19:00.000-07:00hmmm...sounds embarrassing to go in front of other...hmmm...sounds embarrassing to go in front of others and show off how totally unflexible I am. Still, I may look into it.Mr. Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131351643307288629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3144961512576986713.post-43553852556016756822008-09-22T13:09:00.000-07:002008-09-22T13:09:00.000-07:00>So is there just one sort of yoga? Or is there...>So is there just one sort of yoga? Or is there a cyclocross specific sort of yoga that would be good? Or should I just go outside and do it in the rain? I see all sort of yoga videos in the store, should I just pop one of those in and give it a go? Somehow I doubt those are the ideal.<BR/><BR/>Yoga is all about core strength, especially if you do a lot of back-bending routines. If you build up your core and back strength, shouldering the bike becomes MUCH less painful. You will have more energy when the mud becomes especially peanut-buttery and you must use every available muscle to get your bike through it. Which translates into you passing other people as they become bogged down and exhausted those last few laps.<BR/><BR/>Most of the yoga I do is from DVDs...I rotate a bunch of them. Nothing wrong with them--IF you have previous experience with a teacher. Beginners generally aren't aware of their body position and how subtle the poses are. Moving your hips 1/2 an inch can make the difference. I would recommend a series of classes with a teacher who walks around and corrects positions to make sure you're doing it properly before using DVDs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com