What Equipment is Needed for Cycling Pre-Ride Activation?

Question

I am looking forward to beginning a pre-ride warm-up which will prepare me for my cycling session. Please advise on the type of equipment that I would require.

Answer 1

For this simple pre-ride activation routine, a few things are needed, a stretching block which can easily be bought from Amazon for some euros and a resistance band which is available in most local sporting goods stores. However, do note that the strength of a resistance band can differ, so beginners are advised to start with a softer band before making their way up to firmer ones when targeting glute activations.

Comments

If you dont have such a band but an inner tube it works perfect!
Thanks for these great excercises, needed it for fixing my runner's knees as well!

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Thank you Jack, time to put those bands lying around in the cupboard to some good use.

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Going to see if I can find my band tonight. Been neglecting my stretching before riding but stuff like this really does help! Btw, anyone know the name of the song playing in the background?

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I bought a set of resistance bands and doubling one of the lighter ones (I think 10lbs) worked as a solution to buying a band.. not the most comfortable but it works. Great exercise though, going to do that from now on as I had been getting that pain if I skip a day or biking or do a lot more than avg over the course of a week.

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My fysio even recommends to put the band around your feet, not your ankles