Re:Ask HN: How can I deal with chronic ligament and tendon i...
by jrockway on Sunday July 17, 2016 @07:28PM
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I agree with the others that suggest overuse injuries. Try resting more between workouts (yup, that means sitting on the couch even though you're not tired).
As for biking, a proper bike fit is crucial. Did you pay someone $200 to set up your position on the bike? If not, it's probably wrong. (Even if you did do a fitting, it could still be wrong. The fit changes as your develop or lose strength, flexibility, etc.)
Biking is a great exercise because you can collect so much data while you ride. Power is especially useful, so you can objectively judge how hard you worked out and how much recovery time you need.
Cycling generally makes your IT band tight. Foam roll it after your workout. I also spend a lot of time stretching out my hamstrings, because they are very tight from sitting at a desk all day and directly affect one's posture on the bike. (Standing desk is helpful for keeping your hamstrings long, if you can actually be productive while standing.)
As for biking, a proper bike fit is crucial. Did you pay someone $200 to set up your position on the bike? If not, it's probably wrong. (Even if you did do a fitting, it could still be wrong. The fit changes as your develop or lose strength, flexibility, etc.)
Biking is a great exercise because you can collect so much data while you ride. Power is especially useful, so you can objectively judge how hard you worked out and how much recovery time you need.
Cycling generally makes your IT band tight. Foam roll it after your workout. I also spend a lot of time stretching out my hamstrings, because they are very tight from sitting at a desk all day and directly affect one's posture on the bike. (Standing desk is helpful for keeping your hamstrings long, if you can actually be productive while standing.)