What Not to Do After a Ride, According to Experts

After your workout, you’re tired. You’re maybe a little stiff, maybe a little hungry, maybe a little tight on time before your next meeting. Doing much of anything postworkout can seem almost impossible for those balancing jobs and family on top of training. But there are a few things that can make a big difference to your health and your performance if you set aside just a few minutes after you hop off the bike to take care of yourself. Of course, there are all the things you know you should do, like those mobility stretches your physical therapist suggested or those five minutes of foam rolling you know will make your muscles feel better. But what are the non-negotiables that you shouldn’t be doing? We got experts to explain what not to do after a ride so you feel your best throughout the day and perform at your peak the next time you start pedaling. [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [What Not to Do After a Ride, According to Experts]( [What Not to Do After a Ride, According to Experts]( [What Not to Do After a Ride, According to Experts]( After your workout, you’re tired. You’re maybe a little stiff, maybe a little hungry, maybe a little tight on time before your next meeting. Doing much of anything postworkout can seem almost impossible for those balancing jobs and family on top of training. But there are a few things that can make a big difference to your health and your performance if you set aside just a few minutes after you hop off the bike to take care of yourself. Of course, there are all the things you know you should do, like those mobility stretches your physical therapist suggested or those five minutes of foam rolling you know will make your muscles feel better. But what are the non-negotiables that you shouldn’t be doing? We got experts to explain what not to do after a ride so you feel your best throughout the day and perform at your peak the next time you start pedaling. After your workout, you’re tired. You’re maybe a little stiff, maybe a little hungry, maybe a little tight on time before your next meeting. Doing much of anything postworkout can seem almost impossible for those balancing jobs and family on top of training. But there are a few things that can make a big difference to your health and your performance if you set aside just a few minutes after you hop off the bike to take care of yourself. Of course, there are all the things you know you should do, like those mobility stretches your physical therapist suggested or those five minutes of foam rolling you know will make your muscles feel better. But what are the non-negotiables that you shouldn’t be doing? We got experts to explain what not to do after a ride so you feel your best throughout the day and perform at your peak the next time you start pedaling. [Read More]( [Read More](   [Stuck at a Desk Most of the Day? Research Proves the Benefits of Quick Exercise Breaks]( [Stuck at a Desk Most of the Day? Research Proves the Benefits of Quick Exercise Breaks]( Even short bursts of activity help your health, according to new major research. [Read More](     [4 Ways To Soothe Your Sore Muscles, Thanks To Your Newfound Fitness Routine]( [4 Ways To Soothe Your Sore Muscles, Thanks To Your Newfound Fitness Routine]( Don’t let DOMS sidetrack your fitness program. Put these strategies, plus a little Icy Hot, in your gym bag. [Read More](   [The Colnago C68 Isn’t Everybody’s Gravel Bike and That’s Okay]( [The Colnago C68 Isn’t Everybody’s Gravel Bike and That’s Okay]( Expensive and made in Italy with impeccable handling and a stout frame, the C68 Gravel isn't gunning for widespread appeal but it has undeniable charm. [Read More](     [Inside the Dramatic Bid to Rescue the Tour of Britain From the Brink]( [Inside the Dramatic Bid to Rescue the Tour of Britain From the Brink]( The flailing race faces its greatest uphill battle yet: the fight for its future. [Read More](   [Why It's a Great Time to Buy a Bike, but a Terrible Moment to Be in Business]( [Why It's a Great Time to Buy a Bike, but a Terrible Moment to Be in Business]( In this episode of Gabe's Bike Shop, we answer how to clean your cassette, Matt Phillips rolls into the state of the bike industry and did the cycling industry hedge is bets on mindless consumption? [Read More](   [90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:membersupport@bicycling.com) Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Bicycling is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779