Training tips

Understanding the primary muscles used in cycling is key to increasing power and endurance, and preventing injury. This article explains the main cycling muscle groups, how they work together through each pedal stroke and how to strengthen them with off-bike training. We also discuss how indoor training on the ROUVY app improves cycling biomechanics and results in smarter rides.

Struggling with back pain during or after your rides? Whether you’re tackling long outdoor routes or hours on the smart trainer, discomfort often comes down to posture, weak core muscles or poor setup. This guide will show you how to reduce back pain from cycling by improving bike fit and ergonomics, adding smart stretches and building strength for pain-free performance.

Fartlek intervals bring variety, unpredictability and race-day realism to your rides. But what is Fartlek, and how does it fit into cycling and triathlon plans? This guide breaks down Fartlek training, showing how to use it in Fartlek cycling training sessions, indoors or outdoors, and why smartly applied Fartlek training can sharpen pacing, recovery, and resilience for every level of athlete.

Ironman triathlete and former pro road racer Adam Hansen says increasing your cadence through spinning in cycling is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to boost performance. By focusing on cycling training efficiency rather than brute force, his approach uses targeted spinning workouts for cyclists and practical cycling cadence drills – indoors and out – to help riders save energy, ride smarter and build lasting endurance.

Unlock your top-end speed with structured cycling sprint workouts designed to build explosive power, refine technique and improve repeatability. This guide covers everything from warm-ups and sprint drills to progression models and strength work. Whether you’re racing crits, road events or training indoors on ROUVY, discover how sprint-cycling training plans can give you the winning edge.

Knee pain is a common challenge for cyclists, often caused by bike fit, training errors, or muscle imbalance. Knowing how to prevent and treat it is key to staying consistent on the bike.

Every cyclist faces dips in motivation. Learn why it happens and discover simple, science-backed tips and ROUVY’s tools - to keep your passion for riding alive indoors and out.

Short on time but hungry for big gains? HIIT workouts for cyclists deliver maximum results in minimal minutes. By blending short, intense bursts with recovery, interval training for cycling builds power, speed, and endurance faster than endless base miles. Whether indoors or out, cycling HIIT sessions and properly tailored HIIT bike workouts can help you boost FTP, burn fat, and ride stronger than ever.

Injured and can’t ride a bike? Here’s a look at the best cycling alternative workouts to keep you fit, motivated and mentally strong during your recovery. From smart indoor training for injured cyclists to low-impact cardio and strength options, you’ll find safe and effective ways to maintain your fitness and confidence until you’re back in the saddle.