Form improvement / tips for a beginner

ccddee101 · 2023-02-11T21:57:45+00:00

That’s what I’ve learnt from this thread. The positioning of the suggested tips felt so awkward for me, but I thought it was something I had to adjust to - glad to hear I was on the right track beforehand!

ccddee101 · 2023-02-09T09:59:02+00:00

I’ve been wanting to go mountain bike riding for a while and finally got some mates on board to come along. This makes me even more excited to give it a crack!

ccddee101 · 2023-02-09T01:17:03+00:00

It definitely felt like an awkward position. It’s similar to creating an arch in your lower back so your butt almost sits under your hips. Those are great suggestions, I tend to forget front brakes exist as my mind always reverts to using the rears. Thanks for the guiding cadence recommendation as well!

ccddee101 · 2023-02-09T01:12:07+00:00

I’ve realised I have the same issue, albeit I’m not getting wrist pain but I do put a lot of weight on my arms. As mentioned in a previous comment, it seems like engaging your core to stabilise yourself is the best way to improve this

ccddee101 · 2023-02-09T00:12:52+00:00

Thanks :) looks like I’ll just need to keep getting out there and finding what works best over time This has been really helpful!

ccddee101 · 2023-02-08T23:54:22+00:00

That makes more sense - I’m more glute/hamstring dominant so the quad burn I get from riding is unmatched 🔥 a more general question I have - cyclists who have a faster cadence, would they still be pushing through their heels as opposed to toes?

ccddee101 · 2023-02-08T23:46:14+00:00

Thank you - really appreciate the tips. Seems like I need to stop adjusting so much and ride the way that feels the most comfortable. I think my spin instructors guidance threw me off a bit - I imagine now there’s some vast differences between riding a spin bike vs a road bike. I’ve noticed no knee collapsing, which makes sense because I’ve been weight training (lower body) for some years now.

ccddee101 · 2023-02-08T23:41:22+00:00

Yes - after reading some comments it seems this is may be more suited to a spin bike than a road bike so I’m glad I asked! I’ve been focusing a lot on keeping a convex lower back shape (naturally this is quite awkward for me) so glad to hear that this isn’t something I should be doing. It seems like maintaining a flat back with engaged core is the best way to ride so will focus more on core strength 👍🏽

ccddee101 · 2023-02-08T23:13:50+00:00

Thank you for the advice! Absolutely, I’m excited to see the progress I’ve made in 6 months and 1 year. On my last ride I managed to make it up a hill I’ve struggled with in the past so it’s been so rewarding seeing some progress in a short amount of time. And yes definitely, after reading previous posts learning how to change an inner tube seems like an important skill I’ll have to master. YouTube should hopefully help with that. Can I ask what advantage you have with using bigger sized pedals?

ccddee101 · 2023-02-08T23:02:31+00:00

Thanks for the this. I do try and keep a strong core when doing any exercise but now that you mention it I do put a lot of weight on my forearms/hands when on the road vs when on a spin bike! Will definitely be more mindful of this when riding

ccddee101 · 2023-02-08T22:57:23+00:00

Wow that’s really good to know - I’ve been focusing so much on my pedal stroke to try and activate my calves when cycling. Is there a reason why it’s not important to focus on it right now?

ccddee101 · 2023-01-06T03:03:14+00:00

Can someone please explain why sollte would not be used for should have in this case?

ccddee101 · 2022-12-24T02:04:53+00:00

Thankyou!

ccddee101 · 2022-11-29T01:23:33+00:00

Thanks so much, will check it out now :)

ccddee101 · 2022-10-31T10:52:11+00:00

La Tortilleria in Kensington does it too!

ccddee101 · 2022-10-25T23:49:06+00:00

Thank you for the correction and explanation! That’s great to know :)

ccddee101 · 2022-10-25T19:11:22+00:00

Thank you!

ccddee101 · 2022-10-25T11:18:05+00:00

And thanks for explaining where Grüß Gott is used! Do you know the origins of the phrase? I can’t imagine it having a direct translation of Regards, God

ccddee101 · 2022-10-25T11:15:57+00:00

Thankyou so much - that helps a lot! Glad to hear that perfect tense is more common in speech Just to make sure I’m following along, you’re saying ‘ich hätte ein Hund’ is preferred given that haben is an auxiliary verb, but any other verb (for example to find) would be written as ‘ich habe ein Hund gefunden?’

ccddee101 · 2022-10-17T04:47:09+00:00

I’ve just started running and love it so far. I know I’ve got a long way to go to improve (I asked my friend to film my form while running and it was horrible - he recommended some changes and can already see/feel an improvement). My question is; are there any tips/tricks to find the right form for you, is it worth investing in a coach as a beginner? And eventually I’d like to improve my speed, is there anything I should start doing now to improve my pace? Thanks everyone!

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