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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
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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
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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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Thread the needle arms pose - cycling yoga

Total Women's Cycling show you how to relieve tension in the upper back built up through cycling

Thread the needle arms pose - cycling yoga
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Crescent pose - cycling yoga

Another all over stretch, the crescent pose opens up the front of the body, stretching the hip flexors, abdominals and upper chest

Crescent pose - cycling yoga
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Plank pose - cycling yoga

Strengthen your arms and wrists for cycling as well as activate the core muscles and legs with the plank pose

Plank pose - cycling yoga
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Face down dog pose - cycling yoga

Energise those weary shoulders, hamstrings and calves with the face down dog pose

Face down dog pose - cycling yoga
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Thread the needle pose - cycling yoga

Total Women's Cycling show you how to release tension in the legs with the thread the needle pose

Thread the needle pose - cycling yoga
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Reclining big toe pose – cycling yoga

Total Women's Cycling show you how to relieve tight or tired legs with the reclining big toe pose

Reclining big toe pose – cycling yoga
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How to: Choose a turbo trainer

Cathy Bussey explores the world of turbo trainers.

How to: Choose a turbo trainer
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Strength training for cyclists: Bent over row

Your guide to strength training off the bike to help your performance on the bike

Strength training for cyclists: Bent over row
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Strength training for cyclists: The reverse lunge

CYCLESTRONG – Your guide to training off the bike with Lucy Fry

Strength training for cyclists: The reverse lunge
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Strength training for cyclists: The front squat

CYCLESTRONG – Your guide to training off the bike with Lucy Fry

Strength training for cyclists: The front squat
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Core training part 2: building core strength

Improving your core strength is the key to efficient pedalling. Jo McRae shows you how.

Core training part 2: building core strength
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How to: Look after your hamstrings for cycling

Top tips from Jo McRae on how to keep you hamstrings happy.

How to: Look after your hamstrings for cycling
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Core training part 1: flexibility

A strong and flexible 'core' is the key to efficient pedalling. Jo McRae shows you how to get loose.

Core training part 1: flexibility
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Yoga for cyclists, part 4: the legs

Your most-used cycling muscles can really benefit from a little yoga TLC.

Yoga for cyclists, part 4: the legs
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Strength training for cyclists: the front plank

CYCLESTRONG – Your guide to training off the bike with Lucy Fry

Strength training for cyclists: the front plank
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Yoga for cyclists: the hips

Your key leg muscles need looking after: yoga stretches are a big help.

Yoga for cyclists: the hips
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Yoga for cyclists, part 2: the shoulders

This week, yoga poses for those over-worked shoulders

Yoga for cyclists, part 2: the shoulders
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Strength training for cyclists: The deadlift

CYCLESTRONG – Your guide to training off the bike with Lucy Fry

Strength training for cyclists: The deadlift
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Indoor cycling: Spinning, with a twist

A new take on indoor cycling, Greg Allon has created Cyclebeat. We sent Lucy Fry along to try it out!

Indoor cycling: Spinning, with a twist
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Part 1 Yoga for Cyclists: The Core

Yoga can help tackle your sore muscles and build useful core strength. Here are the basics you need to get started.

Part 1 Yoga for Cyclists: The Core
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