6 Easy Ways to Stay in Shape During the Off-Season

How many of you keep riding throughout the winter months? An honest answer please.

For most of us snow, ice, rain and the cold are just enough to keep us out of the saddle for a few months. Without fail, we find ourselves grumbling once we actually step back on.

How do you stay in cycling shape throughout the winter then?

1. Take a Spinning Class

Lots of local gyms offer spinning classes, and they’re usually fairly inexpensive. This is a perfect way to keep riding, using all of your muscles and meeting people who love to ride.

2. Take up an Indoor Sport

Playing racquetball, joining an indoor soccer league, or just finding an indoor basketball court are great ways to stay in shape. Not only do you get a cardio workout, you also have fun while doing it. In my opinion, any workout you do should be fun.

3. Use a Trainer

Not too hip on going to a spinning class? Would you rather stay at home? Get a trainer! They can be found for all price ranges (though keep in mind – you get what you pay for). Now you can watch movies while you ride! Just don’t ride into the TV. . .

4. Try FitDeck

If you haven’t tried FitDeck, you really should. Inspired by the workouts done by the Navy Seals, FitDeck gives you a completely new workout every time. Here’s how it works: You have a deck of cards, and several sets of rules. You choose a framework, and then flip over the cards. Your workout is random and different every time. Available decks include: Bodyweight, Pilates, Yoga, Stretch, Prenatal, Postnatal, Travel, Office, Combat Sports, Firefighter, Navy Seal and many more. It’s definitely worth a look.

5. Yoga

What better way to relax and work out indoors than Yoga? Stretch and put your mind at ease during the cold winter months. This is also the perfect time to build Yoga into a habit to continue year-round.

6. Suck it Up and Ride

Want to stay in shape when the weather’s bad? Quit whining and ride anyway! There are plenty of products to help keep you comfortable during cold, wet rides. Just make sure you stay safe.

These are just a few of the ways I stay in shape when you can’t get out and ride. That being said, there’s absolutely no excuse to do nothing!

How do you stay in shape during the off-season? Let us know in the comments!

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