How old are you? How long have you been training consistently?
I do some body weight training some and planks for core strength.
I don’t have great access to a gym, our home is 15-20mins from any gym location which isn’t great. I run my own business, have a wife and kids and it simply comes down to priorities. I don’t want to take the time to go to the gym, other stuff is more important and riding is my escape and how I clear my head and destress so it’s my priority.
I realize that folks will say start gym training…which I’m not opposed to but if I’m being honest it’s just priorities. Of which, at least right now in my life, it is not one. If one gets built closer to my house, or I was willing to spend the $ on the one close to work then I’d do it.
I’m same as you, just do body weight training. It’s ideal if you’re time crunched…
This past week I did 3 rides: Tuesday (4 x 5’ VO2; 5 x 15" sprints); Thursday (2 hour zone 2; would have done a 3 hours outside ride if weather permitted); Saturday (2 x 20’ sweet spot; 5 x 30/30’s). I love mixing up the intensities for the added stimulus since I don’t ride as often in the winter as most. I also did a 30 minute run on Wednesday and a 45 minute run on Sunday. Monday and Friday’s are my upper body strength days. As a 50+ athlete I’m in the “use it or lose it” camp.
Buy a kettlebell and a couple of elastic bands, you can do 2 - 30 min sessions very productive.