Core Stability: October-November-December 2025
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$260.00
$260.00
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Description
Core stability training is crucial for cyclists because it improves power transfer by stabilizing the body and preventing inefficient side-to-side movement, which enhances pedaling efficiency and reduces fatigue. A strong core also improves posture, leading to better breathing and a more aerodynamic position, which decreases the risk of common cycling injuries like lower back pain by providing proper spinal support and symmetry.
Key Benefits
- Enhanced Power Transfer: A stable core acts as a bridge between the upper and lower body, efficiently transferring the force generated by the legs to the pedals. This prevents wasted energy and ensures a smoother, more powerful pedal stroke.
- Improved Stability and Balance: Core strength helps stabilize the body on the saddle, which is vital for maintaining control and balance on various terrains and during tight turns.
- Reduced Risk of Injury: By providing proper support for the lower back and pelvis, a strong core prevents imbalances and overuse injuries, such as lower back pain, IT band syndrome, and hip issues that can arise from a weak or dysfunctional core.
- Better Posture and Aerodynamics: A strong core allows for a more stable and comfortable riding position, which facilitates better breathing, improves endurance, and allows for a more efficient, aerodynamic posture.
- Increased Endurance: A stable and strong core reduces the effort required from compensatory muscles, leading to less fatigue over long rides and overall improved cycling endurance.
How it helps prevent pain
- Reduces Compensatory Strain: When the core is weak, other muscles (like the hamstrings, quads, and hips) overcompensate, leading to muscle imbalances and pain.
- Stabilizes the Spine: The core muscles stabilize the spine, preventing the lower back from being overloaded and injured during repetitive movements.
- Promotes Body Symmetry: Core exercises, along with balance training, engage stabilizing muscles, which helps to address muscular imbalances and improves overall body symmetry, further reducing the risk of injury.
- 13 classes
- Class is held live on Zoom, Tuesday's 5:30 p.m.
- You will receive your zoom link 30 minutes prior to class
- You will have unlimited access to the class for one week!
- Instructor Rod Murray 500 RYT, ACSM-EPC, USA Cycling & USA Weightlifting Coach
- Break out of your forward-facing routine and develop wraparound strength and flexibility to improve how you move in your linear sport