Stretching for Cyclists
A chiropractor and roadie explains why active isolated stretching (AIS) is so effective for cyclists -- and shows you how to incorporate this effective form of stretching into your routine.
AIS uses the body's natural stretch reflex, which lasts about two seconds. After a couple of seconds into a stretch, a muscle starts to contract slowly, which causes it to tighten, which defeats the purpose of stretching. AIS is a progression of movement-oriented stretches that are done in a series of 12-15 repetitions, which each rep being held only two seconds at the end point of the movement.
Dr. Bragman takes you through a cycling-specific stretching routine with specific instructions for each type of stretch, illustrated with color photos.
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