Merging resistance training and cycling

[phillip1500]

Advice needed from one of you capable gurus. I started resistance training with a Bowflex about 4 months ago (have been very disciplined and am getting good results). I also cycle, both fat tire and road. I currently alternate upper body and lower body every other day for 6 days/wk. Where would you recommend my cycling fit in? everyday or just on days when I do lower body resistance training? if my cycling was primarily on level ground and purely aerobic, I'd think everyday would be appropriate... here's the caveat; I live in the mountains of North GA and my routes are anything but level, thus burning the legs as well as the lungs. I''m thinking, from a recovery standpoint, that every other day (on lower body Bowflex days) might be best. Would appreciate any input

 

[g8r80]

Actually, I would do the cycling on upper body days and see how it works. Cycling is much different than weights as you apply much less pressure with cycling.