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Review: Odlo Evolution Light Base Layer

Polly tests the Odlo Evolution Light, a super comfy baselayer that keeps you fresh all day!

Review: Odlo Evolution Light Base Layer
Training & Nutrition

Standing Forward Bend Pose - cycling yoga

The Standing Forward Bend pose, also known as Uttanasana will stretch the hardworking hamstrings, calves and hips as well as relieving fatigue

Standing Forward Bend Pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Powerful Pose - cycling yoga

The Powerful yoga pose strengthens the ankles, quads, hamstrings and the back muscles as well as opening the chest and shoulders.

Powerful Pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Runner's Lunge Pose - cycling yoga

Not just for runners, this yoga pose is great for opening up the hips and stretching out tight hamstrings, which get a big work out...

Runner's Lunge Pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Upward Plank Pose - cycling yoga

Give yourself a full body stretch with Purvottanasana, the upward plank pose is enormously beneficial.

Upward Plank Pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Cow Face Arms pose – cycling yoga

Tight and rounded shoulders from hours hunched over the handlebars? The Cow Face Arms pose is great to unwind all of the tension.

Cow Face Arms pose – cycling yoga
Lifestyle

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Polly Clark

Find out what our Yoga teacher wears while she's out riding the trails in Wales

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Polly Clark
Training & Nutrition

Corpse pose – cycling yoga

After smashing it on your bike, take some time out to lay back, relax and reset before you hop back on

Corpse pose – cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Eagle arm pose - cycling yoga

A great pose to relieve tension built up in the back and shoulders from hours sat in the saddle resting on handlebars

Eagle arm pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Seated cross-legged forward bend pose - cycling yoga

The seated cross-legged forward bend pose is an incredibly calming pose that relieves fatigue and quietens the mind

Seated cross-legged forward bend pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Belly twist pose - cycling yoga

http://mpora.com/videos/AAdmj8otpht2 Yoga for cyclists: Belly twist pose by Total Women’s Cycling a Road Cycling video by Total Women’s Cycling The belly twist pose is a good first...

Belly twist pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Reclined cobbler's pose - cycling yoga

The reclined cobbler's pose is a great way to relax and gently open the inner groin muscles, while stretching out the front of the hips...

Reclined cobbler's pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Legs up the wall pose - cycling yoga

A super relaxing and restorative pose perfect for tired cycling legs by draining excess fluid and lactic acid away from the muscles

Legs up the wall pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Bridge Pose - cycling yoga

A wonderfully calming pose that helps rejuvenate tired cyclists legs

Bridge Pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Half Reclined Hero pose - cycling yoga

Stretch out those tired legs from top to toe with the Half Reclined Hero's pose

Half Reclined Hero pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Super quad stretch pose - cycling yoga

The Super Quad stretch is a pose that gives an intense stretch for tight quads and hip flexors after a long ride, perfect for cyclists

Super quad stretch pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Childs pose - cycling yoga

A calming resting pose that also helps to release tension in the back and neck

Childs pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Half Frog pose - cycling yoga

An important pose, the Half Frog helps give a deep stretch to those hardworking quads

Half Frog pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Cobra pose - cycling yoga

Open the chest, shoulders and abdomen with the Cobra pose to release all those muscles that tighten with too much time over the handlebars

Cobra pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Sphinx pose - cycling yoga

Polly shows us how to undo all the forward bending associated with cycling through the sphinx pose

Sphinx pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Cat / Cow pose - cycling yoga

A great starter pose for beginner yoga enthusiasts, gentle and flowing it will warm you up for a bike ride in no time

Cat / Cow pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Half Lord of the Fishes pose - cycling yoga

Not only does this pose have a great name, it helps to release the tension that can accumulate in the shoulders and neck while on...

Half Lord of the Fishes pose - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Pigeon pose sequence - cycling yoga

The pigeon pose sequence releases tension in the gluteals, groin, outer hips and thighs, as well as providing a gentle twist to the spine

Pigeon pose sequence - cycling yoga
Training & Nutrition

Crescent pose with twist - cycling yoga

Polly shows you how to release tension from your spine, neck and shoulders

Crescent pose with twist - cycling yoga
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