The pro cyclist and personal trainer's ultimate 30 minute off-bike workout

Try this bodyweight workout when you're tight on time or without a bike - it's significantly better for your riding than doing nothing

Claire Steels holding a lunge
(Image credit: Claire Steels)

If you’re tight on time and without a bike, then you can still get a lot of bang for your buck within 30 minutes from this bodyweight workout - which includes a varied mix of cardio and targeted strength exercises.   

Obviously, you can’t replicate the same training session as you would do on a bike, but you can do a workout which complements the training that you’re doing on the bike. The following workout would also be a great addition to your training programme on an easier training day.

Claire Steels doing a press up
Claire Steels

Claire Steels is a British professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for the UCI Women's World Tour Team, Movistar. In 2023 she clinched 3rd in the Durango Emakumeen Saria, just behind Ashleigh Moolman who won this UCI 1.1 one day race in Spain. 

Steels also has a background in personal training, with over 10 years of industry experience and qualifications in kettlebell and circuit training, and more. 

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