Riding a bicycle 100 miles (a century) in a day is not an easy task. In order to successfully complete your ride and do so without inflicting too much pain on yourself you need to prepare well. One common error that catches people out is not planning what they will eat. Riding a century places …
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People never used to look to an activity such as cycling for fitness as a robust fitness regimen, but times have changed. Those who used to think that cycling was just a leisurely activity have a lot to learn as this can be one of the most intense and efficient methods of exercise. If you …
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Cardio exercises are gaining popularity day by day because of the many benefits that it offers to the individual. It makes your heart stronger, keeps your body toned, help in losing weight, increases blood supply and oxygen supply and above all is easy to perform. There are different cardio exercise namely swimming, jogging, running, aerobics, …
Here is a video that I think readers of our blog will find interesting. It is titled “Cycling Fitness – How to Unlock Greater Strength, Endurance & Power.mov “. I hope you enjoy it.
For your viewing pleasure we found a clip called Nutrition Tips to Get Lean–Cycling and Triathlon . Enjoy!
Another video today, this time MN2020: Biking Your Way to Health Care Savings .
With the Tour de France 2008 well under way, an interesting article has surfaced looking at the effects of cycling and male sexual health. Specifically that cyclists could suffer sexual problems if they do not use the correct bike. The report by a Urology Consultant and Surgeon (Vinod Nargund) from St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, …
The body’s main store of energy is called Glycogen (Pronounced gly-ko-gen), Glycogen consists of lots of glucose molecules joined together to form a chain. Stocking up your glycogen stores is crucial for your road bike training. When you eat carbohydrates, your body stores them as glycogen. There are two types of Carbohydrates, simple and complex. …
Getting Started Visiting a cycling shop to purchase a bicycle, or joining the local cycling club may be your first step toward fitness through cycling. The advantages of cycling as an exercise medium of choice include the low level of impact cycling has upon your knees, as well as the enjoyment that one gets out …
Nutrition is always the key in developing a fit body. Aside from the three basic food groups which are carbohydrates, proteins and fats, vitamins and minerals also help the body to develop and improve. Therefore, getting to know your fruit nutrition facts will help you be the best that you can be. Aside from vitamins …