Injury Prevention Tips*
Biking as Cross Training
This could equally be included under the training tips, but I like to look at it as a way to prevent injuries and recover from them should you be unfortunate enough to get hurt. It is often stated that bicycling in a standing position, specifically hill sprints, is the closest exercise to running. This is probably true, although the similarities do not seem all that great. At any rate, it can be an excellent way of maintaining conditioning while undergoing rehab -- I am unable to make the same claim regarding pool running.
*Please note: All exercise, training, health, and nutritional information on this page and throughout Run-Down should be treated as educational in nature. Unless explicitly stated as otherwise, all advice contained within Run-Down's pages is non-medical opinion. Please consult a doctor before embarking on any exercise or training regimen. Run-Down and Dan Kaplan do not assume responsibility for any physical harm that may be caused as a result of advice given on these pages.
