Cardio and weight training

chrispmeeks

I have been doing this workout regemint where I ride the upright bike for 45 minutes and apparently travel on average 13 miles 3x a week. I have been working out in the afternoons. I recently switched to the morning and do it 4x a week. I increase the resistance once the workout seems relatively easy. I am currently at level 7 and I do a cascading hill (2 hills) workout. my question is this: I now have more time to workout about 20 -25 more minutes(on top of the 45 min cardio). Is is bad to focus my weight training on my upper body since i am working my lower body out pretty heavily by the bike ride? I typically am on the verge of not being able to walk when i am done.
mon & wed workout is (currently i am doning 3 sets of 12):
shoulder press
lat pulldown
tricep extension
preacer curl
abdominal crunch

i need another worrkout to do tues and thurs?

also I am trying to tone not bulk(don't want to reduce cardio time).

ChrisLindsay9

I think the health benefits of doing some lower body strength training are important. If you can sub out or add at least one day of lower body weight training (some variations of squats/lunges, leg curl machine, calf raises), it would be worth it. Stronger muscle fibers mean less likely to strain or tear (important for cycling enthusiasts), improved recovery, an increase in bone density, improved balance and coordination, etc.

If you decide to train your legs, you may need a day or two for recovery when first starting out. But as you continue to do this, your recovery will improve.

Whatever you do, continued success to you with your fitness program!