101: 😩How to Go from Lazy, Tired, or Sore to Ready to Crush Your Ride

Strength Training For Cyclists - Dialed Health

Do you have days where you feel like you absolutely can’t get on your bike or go do a training session? I have days where I know I should go crush a ride or a workout, but for some reason it feels literally impossible to move my body. What I’ve realized is that often times my body is lying to me with the way I’m feeling. My feelings oftentimes lead me to believe I couldn't possibly perform or have a great ride that day, but then I go out and do it. And when I do, more times than not, I end up surprising myself and maybe even riding better, or having a better strength workout than I anticipated. How do I do it? I give you all my secrets in this episode of Dialed Health!

What I discuss:

4:00 - Work on changing your mindset

12:00 - Relaxing through a nap/breath work to reset your body

16:00 Utilizing pre-work stimulants, carbs, and hydration

23: Importance of equipment prep

26:00 - Using your Theragun or foam roller + stretching out your body

32:00 - Warm up your body

36:00 - What to do if you’re still not feeling it

40:00 - Rapid Fire questions

1:19 - Announcements

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