In fact, including some form of weight training into your fitness routine is essential, especially as the years start to pile on. Lifting weights will build stronger bones, tendons and ligaments, and can also help to fight against muscle atrophy, which can occur at an alarming rate as you age.
To improve bone density in your hips and spine, you will need to load them in a way cycling can't. Squats, deadlifts, and shoulder presses will do just that—making these exercises the perfect complement to your cycling and to your overall fitness.
Try these four exercises that will go a long way to preserving your health in the years ahead.