Anyone who has tried to ride a bicycle up a steep hill will be familiar with the massive ‘burn’ it will create in your thighs. Competitive cycling is an extremely intensive sport for cardio vascular fitness, and its effect on muscle bulk, strength and power. Without the right nutrition and supplements no one can seriously …
Cycling is a sport now, earlier started as enthusiastic step by a few people, it has driven now whole world behind cycling. Well, Cycle is a means of transport for people, helpful in commuting to shorter distances. In several developed countries (Japan and Malaysia for example) cycles are being accepted on a mass basis by …
Cycling 100 miles (a century) is an achievable feat for most people assuming adequate preparation and training are performed. Obviously the main thing you need to do is to start building up the miles you clock on the bike as early as possible in your training regime. You should aim to be able to complete …
While you have to ride a bike to get better at riding a bike, you can speed up your gains with these metabolic conditioning workouts. They are time effective, require little or not equipment and will increase both cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Unlike traditional strength training that will usually have more rest than work, with …
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I have been an avid cyclist, as well as an avid jogger at different points in my life. I have gotten an extreme amount of benefit from both. This article is my personal experience in comparing these two sports, in particular for those looking to take up a form of exercise. I’d recommend either one …
If you are one of those people who leisurely pedal around the block or over a flat stretch of scenic road, you’ve probably been riding for sheer pleasure. Riding bikes for pleasure is a good form of aerobic exercise. But unless you map out a plan to “push yourself,” you probably won’t lose much weight. …
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If you’ve just begun cycling and possibly discovered a new passion, you may be tempted to ride your bike at every given opportunity. It’s easy to assume that the more you ride, the faster and stronger you’ll get but this is a common mistake that ignores one of the most important parts of any training …
Cycling – Recovery, The Most Important Part Of Your Training Read More »
We found another video that we felt was worth passing on. It’s “Lance Armstrong: What a Cyclist Eats “.
As a guy in his mid-40’s, I’ve come to appreciate the benefits of lower impact aerobic exercise. Twenty years ago, my joints bounced right back after 4 mile runs or a vigorous step aerobics class. Those days are long gone now, and the results from consistent indoor cycling and spinning classes have been encouraging. One …
Here is a video that I think readers of our blog will find interesting. It is titled “The Really, Really Good Cycle Workout – Made Fit TV – Ep 81 “. I hope you enjoy it.