Comments on: He just didn’t have the legs

By: Neil

Neil — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:16:02 +0000

Like you, I’ve also been unfussed about the gym; I cycle and run, what more do I need to do? But since the past 5 months of bad weather I’ve regularly been going to the gym, doing circuits and pump classes (as well as spin). It’s only recently I’ve got back outside and I’ve done nothing than beat PBs! I think the extra muscle must do something.

By: Al-Bo

Al-Bo — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:28:37 +0000

I have one bad knee and it seems likely to be because of a muscle imbalance. I did a bit of strength work over the winter, but like you say, it’s hard to balance with cycling. If my legs are worn out from squats, I can’t cycle well and if I’ve just cycled a bunch of hills, I’m hardly capable of doing weights.

I also find it unnerving to do squats, because there’s a clunking sensation in my knee cap at a certain point. I guess this is very much the problem and the squats should address it, but it’s hard to avoid the feeling the movement is exacerbating things.

It’s encouraging to hear you’ve felt improvements though. Maybe this will help me persevere.

By: Pete Coomber a5

Pete Coomber a5 — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:56:23 +0000

I have just returned to the saddle after a five month lay off due to a couple of torn discs. I went through the normal route NHS physiotherapy private physio, chiropractors, the most improvement was gained by pilates. (no don’t laugh). From not being able to walk to slipping back into the saddle took just five weeks of pilates. At the age of sixty eight I thought by riding days had come an end, not anymore.
PDC.

By: tejvan

tejvan — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:05:59 +0000

Hard to exactly explain but a few squats on one leg and standing up out of a chair one legged

By: Tacky

Tacky — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:35:04 +0000

Put them away!

By: Ben G

Ben G — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:17:12 +0000

I know you’re not a Doctor (of Medcine) – but It’d be interesting to know what exercises you did.