Cycling, whether done as training or as just for leisure, has a very rapid positive effect on the muscles of the legs, butt, and lower back. Not to mention everything cardio respiratory.
But what about arms and upper body? I guess the more extreme end of mountain biking does all that, I'd guess. But for those of us that spend most time on tarmac or easy to moderate trails, I don't think there's that much going on in the arms or upper body.
Do any folks here do anything to balance this up?
I really can't be bothered with the gym. I like riding my bike because it's fun and I don't see it as training. I'd love to find other activities that are also fun but that work other muscles.
But what about arms and upper body? I guess the more extreme end of mountain biking does all that, I'd guess. But for those of us that spend most time on tarmac or easy to moderate trails, I don't think there's that much going on in the arms or upper body.
Do any folks here do anything to balance this up?
I really can't be bothered with the gym. I like riding my bike because it's fun and I don't see it as training. I'd love to find other activities that are also fun but that work other muscles.