Originally Posted by
mprelaw
Resistance training. Hills, intervals, and running in a high gear @ 60 bpm on the flats for a few minutes.
Push-ups, chair dips, pull ups, dumbbell curls, those work for upper body strength without the expense of a home weight machine or a gym membership.
It is best to try these simple exercises involving body weight and movement, IMO. I like swimming laps. I have actually lost interest in building muscle. I just like to ride.