Has anybody found significant improvements in speed/comfort after training in core strength? I've always believed in it, but have never been able to mark any improvements for certain as when I was riding, my fitness was always increasing, therefore putting my gains down to fitness rather than core strength.
I ponder over this because having been off the bike for aaaages with another 3-4 months still to go I have been doing alot of core exersizes (gonna have a go at hitting 20 minutes in the Plank position soon). I've put on nearly 5kg of weight whilst off the bike, most of this muscle, and just wonder if I have only succeeded in slowing myself down on the climbs for when I return.
Anybody have experiences?
I ponder over this because having been off the bike for aaaages with another 3-4 months still to go I have been doing alot of core exersizes (gonna have a go at hitting 20 minutes in the Plank position soon). I've put on nearly 5kg of weight whilst off the bike, most of this muscle, and just wonder if I have only succeeded in slowing myself down on the climbs for when I return.
Anybody have experiences?