In this article, we will explore the possibilities and benefits of indoor cycling training, which is a reality for many because of the convenience, security and lack of easily accessible locations in major cities for cycling workouts. Possibilities for indoor training and their characteristics Spinning: I had the opportunity to ride with the inventor of […]
Developing core strength is essential for everyday health and well-being, as a strong core protects the spine, reduces back pain, enhances movement patterns, and improves balance, stability and posture. There are many methods for developing core strength, as well as various pieces of equipment that assist in that development. However, there are plenty of exercises […]
It’s natural for beginning and returning runners tend to run the same pace every time you head out. It’s your “cruising pace” where you feel somewhat comfortable. I say “somewhat” because running, for some people, never feels all that comfortable. The key to getting faster is to push the pace outside of your comfort zone […]
Cycling, being one of the best stress relief sport is not expected to hurt you while you’re riding a bike. You might feel as if your leg muscles are being torn apart, which is quite common for every cyclists and it is in fact your muscles that are getting harder and tighter. You may not […]
It may feel counter intuitive, but taking planned time off during your season can yield huge rewards. Time off isn’t just for the end of the season. In fact, to race your best, it can make sense to stop training—at least briefly. A mid-season break—a kind of mini off-season after a big race—lets you come […]
People who train for long-distance events put their bodies through a lot of fatigue on daily basis. However, what makes marathon training in the heat particularly challenging is that besides training stress there is also environmental stress that athletes need to account for. Heat adds additional factor to consider when planning your training schedule. The […]
There is a saying stress + rest = progress. Which is why recovery days for runners are as important as the training itself. That is, if the goal is to get faster or stronger, of course. Besides giving the body time to rest and adapt, it’s also opportunity to slow down and reflect. This would be a […]
Dynamic warm-ups are vital to running success, so let’s incorporate them into our training plan, shall we? All You Need to Know on Dynamic Warm-Ups A proper warm-up reduces your risk of injury, help improve run form, and allow you to run stronger, farther, and faster. But why is that? In this article we’re diving […]
If there is any cycling accessory that you should buy even before buying the bike itself, it would be the Helmet. That too a quality one and simply just the cheapest one that the shop owner gives you for free. If you are new to this sport or know very little about cycling helmets, you […]
This workout comes from 2016 U.S. Paralympian, national and world paratriathlon champion, and coach Aaron Scheidies, who developed this swim set to help all athletes simulate the variety of impairments that compete in the sport of paratriathlon. “Athletes who do this workout will get a chance to understand what it’s like by at least in a way […]