tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post7430146162496165308..comments2023-11-16T09:57:41.255-08:00Comments on ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: Winter Training with ELITE Arion Parabolic RollersAngelo senza la ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00876175566987717150noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-6063750088655574782010-11-14T09:32:17.765-08:002010-11-14T09:32:17.765-08:00I use rollers for indoor training exclusively. Usi...I use rollers for indoor training exclusively. Using them improves my overall fitness (i.e., I get mentally and physically stronger) and <br />efficiency (i.e., I am able to do more on the bike because I do less). <br /><br />"The shortest distance from point A to point B is a straight line."<br /> <br />My efficiency improves because I reduce and refine the physical movements to only what is necessary to propel and control the bike. It's amazing how slight movements (e.g., head bobs, side-to-side rocking, etc.) impact the balance of the bike. A shift of weight here, and the bike wants to go there. That action-reaction combination on the rollers can send you off. You learn to ride smooth, straight lines on the rollers. <br /><br />I am becoming a stronger rider because I have to.<br /><br />My fitness is improving because I have to engage a lot of mental focus and muscle function to improve my efficiency. My mind doesn't wander as much when training on rollers because I focus on riding efficiently. I actually had some muscle soreness in my back the first few weeks of training on rollers because efficiency requires increased usage of core muscles. The core-strengthening aspects of my off-the-bike fitness routine continue to increase my abilities on the bike. <br /><br />Training on rollers does more than smooth the peddle stroke. Using rollers helped me become a stronger and more efficient cyclist.Quincynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-82644890570915755582010-11-10T10:50:18.465-08:002010-11-10T10:50:18.465-08:00I have never owned or even tried a set of rollers....I have never owned or even tried a set of rollers. I use a stationary bike instead. I've seen it written that rollers largely improve the smoothness of ones peddle stroke but not much else. What do others think about rollers and do they maintain and even improve cycling fitness?Robbinnoreply@blogger.com