Pilates for Cyclists

Pilates is a low-impact exercise method centered around core strength and control that can help improve postural alignment and flexibility. This will not only help cyclists maintain proper form on the bike, but it’ll also help push through pesky muscle fatigue. Pilates can help cyclists learn how to properly engage and activate the core, back, and hips to maintain strong form on the bike and prevent injury. Also can increase arm and shoulder endurance and respiratory efficiency. 

Pilates benefits:

• Develops a strong core and back for stable upper body.
• Builds cycling specific strength and muscle control.
• Increases flexibility and helps relieve tightness in cycling specific muscles.
• Reduces pain and discomfort from long stints in the saddle by building strength and stability in your muscles.
• Breath work helps to speed up recovery time as well as building focus and mental stillness needed for tackling trail features.
• Helps prevent and avoid injuries by creating an all-round more functional moving pattern.
• Increases balance by working on muscle control, this transfers to the bike, when you’re moving around the bike.

With the new government guidelines if possible, please bring your own mat to use during classes.