Originally Posted by
HawkOwl
A great side effect of a good weight program is a stronger skeleton. Strong bones are an essential foundation for fitness. Plus, when you are injured there will be something to anchor repair hardware. Plus, healing will be faster.
Cardiovascular and muscular fitness are important. But bone fitness, as the body's foundation is as well.
good point....and cycling is considered a non-weight bearing exercise. It doesn't do much to strengthen the bones the way running or weightlifting can.