Yoga isn’t just about relaxation – you can build up a lot of strength holding poses like the Warrior and The Chair.

Building strong core muscles will help to make you more powerful, and reduce injury.

Yoga for cyclists, part 1: the core

Imagine a cyclist with a weak core – the lower body wiggles with each pedal stroke, the hips rock, and the power comes from the legs alone. Now, compare this to a rider with a strong core – the legs are powering away from a strong, stable stomach and back – less energy is wasted, and there’s less waving around in the hips. Yoga will help you be more like the second rider.