Cycling and OsteoStrong

Ben Rolfs • June 5, 2025

Cycling and OsteoStrong: The Missing Link in Performance and Longevity

Cycling and OsteoStrong: The Missing Link in Performance and Longevity

 

As a cyclist you have likely experienced first-hand how endurance sports like cycling build incredible cardiovascular and muscular endurance—but can often neglect a critical system: your skeletal system.

 

Cycling is a low-impact sport, which is great for joint preservation and stamina (longer workouts). But here’s the catch: low impact means low bone loading. And without sufficient axial compression (the force needed to stimulate bone growth), cyclists are at higher risk for decreased bone density—especially in the legs, spine, hips, and arms.

 

That’s where OsteoStrong comes in.

 

At OsteoStrong, we utilize a patented system known as Osteogenic Loading—short, safe, and controlled movements that allow you to apply force many times greater than your body weight to stimulate bone growth naturally. Sessions take only about 15 minutes per week, yet deliver measurable improvements in bone density, strength, and joint resilience.

 

Why It Matters for Cyclists:

  • Better Bone Density = Lower Injury Risk. Falls happen. Stronger bones help prevent fractures.
  • Improved Joint and Tendon Resilience. OsteoStrong strengthens not just bones, but the tendons and ligaments that support them—essential for handling long rides, hill climbs, and sprints.
  • More Power Output. Muscles only fire as hard as the bones and joints can handle. Increasing bone and joint strength enhances overall force production—translating to better performance on the bike.
  • Counteracts Bone Loss from Endurance Training. Long rides and calorie deficits can sometimes lead to bone demineralization. OsteoStrong offsets this with targeted loading.

 

If you’re a cyclist looking to stay strong, prevent injury, and maintain performance as you age, OsteoStrong could be your secret weapon. Just 15 minutes a week can help close the gap left by your training and give you the structural strength to support your passion for decades.

 

Come in for a free session and feel the difference.

 

Ben, Mike, and the OsteoStrong Team

 

OsteoStrong Lake Country                 OsteoStrong Madison East                               

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Delafield, WI 53018                               Cottage Grove, WI 53527

262.649.1964                                           608.709.7620


Disclaimer:

The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

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