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 […]
During a triathlon, aid stations can look like a lunchtime buffet with a smorgasbord of options for weary athletes: bananas, orange slices, chips, pretzels, cookies, fig bars, peanut butter and jelly, pickle juice, and even chicken soup. If you’re competing in an Ironman event, expect to see sponsor products too, like Gatorade Endurance, Red Bull, […]
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 […]
As runners, we’re always talking about miles and minutes, but something that rarely comes up is running form. Specifically, what differentiates good running form from bad running form. It’s tricky because running is like any form of exercise—it’s something you can even do without doing it right. In other words, whether you’ve been a runner […]
Most likely, you know that you need a pair of shoes specifically designed for running if you want to run. But did you know that you should also have at least two different pairs of shoes at the same time and alternate which one you wear? This practice is called rotating your running shoes. While […]
Make smart choices to get the calories you need while avoiding post-workout binges I need help with portion control. I LOVE food! I try not to eat until I’m at top fullness and workout 30 to 45 minutes, five to six days a week. I would like some examples of smart portion sizes for my body […]
The catch is the initiation of your pull. This is where you “catch the water”, and start to pull yourself forward. In this article, we are going to talk about swim drills to improve your catch. But first, a couple of words describing what we are talking about when we are talking about the catch. […]
Try these drills for a better backstroke The term “recovery” has two distinct meanings in swimming: The phase of a stroke that repositions body parts after the power (propulsion) phase to establish proper position to begin the next stroke The time allowed for the body to replenish and rebuild itself after exercise This discussion focuses […]
Why strong, efficient hip flexion is important for running, and how to improve yours. In the concept of running efficiency, the stride has two halves: Hip flexion – upward, forward lifting of the leg; and Hip extension – rearward, downward pushing off of the leg. Over the years, we have placed more value on hip […]
EVERY OLYMPIAN AND WORLD CHAMP WAS A NEW RIDER ONCE—HERE’S WHAT THEY WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD THEM WHEN THEY STARTED OUT. Even Olympians and world champion road racers, mountain bikers and gravel experts were new cyclists once. They wore underwear with bike shorts, overtrained, under-fueled, and toppled over on their bike while using clipless pedals for the first […]