We’re back to training on the rollers, and to help you manage your training on the rollers, Combativo is giving you some tips to keep in mind.
The duration of indoor cycling should not be too long for several reasons, the main ones being:
– Dehydration;
– Physical and mental exhaustion;
– Pressure on the perineum and possible injuries.
To be able to train in a healthy and sustainable way, you should take the following precautions:
– Do not extend your training on the rollers for a period longer than 1 hour and 30 minutes;
– You should use a fan that circulates the air indirectly, so that the place where you will be exercising does not become stuffy;
-During all training sessions, in addition to water, you should also consume mineral salts to help replenish them;
– You should not exceed the recommended time, because in the short to medium term, and especially for those who train regularly, it will cause physical wear and tear and saturation of the bicycle and the trainer;
– Training on a roller typically “forces” an even more static position than usual; if the athlete remains seated for an extended period of time, this can cause significant discomfort in the perineal region. In men in particular, this can result in inflammatory processes in the prostate.
To avoid these significant discomforts and potential injuries, this is another reason why you shouldn’t extend your training time much beyond 1 hour and 30 minutes. In addition, you should take care to constantly stand up from the saddle and pedal for a few moments standing up, so that you can relieve pressure in the perineal area.
