Will cross training in boxing, on what would otherwise be rest/recovery ride days, have any meaningful negative consequences on my cycling training? In the past I've only ever concentrated on one sport or the other, but would like to mix it up with both for a change.
Am currently transitioning to include boxing, in what was a purely cycling only summer, with the end plan to be alternating between the two for 6 days in a row, followed by one proper day off per week, in 4 week blocks. Is this a good plan or wishful thinking?
There's also the extra muscle damage. I stopped going to the gym during big races because my body has enough work to do repairing legs. If your arms and core are also caned then you've gotta spread the love and that takes more time. So, it becomes a question of goals - bike racing or both?
Will cross training in boxing, on what would otherwise be rest/recovery ride days, have any meaningful negative consequences on my cycling training? In the past I've only ever concentrated on one sport or the other, but would like to mix it up with both for a change.
Am currently transitioning to include boxing, in what was a purely cycling only summer, with the end plan to be alternating between the two for 6 days in a row, followed by one proper day off per week, in 4 week blocks. Is this a good plan or wishful thinking?