In the world of exercise, nutritional intake is an important factor in determining not only the response to training, but also athletic performance. To date there have been a number of nutritional strategies used in cycling to improve performance. However media and commercial interest in these various nutritional strategies has resulted in a lack of […]
How much do you need to know about your bike?
Do you know enough about your bike? This video discusses one of the mistakes that many cyclists and triathletes make when learning about working on their bikes. How much is enough? What things should all cyclists learn? What should be left to a professional mechanic? Watch the video and leave your comments below. Make sure […]
The Things Cyclists Say
A friend sent me this video the other day and I thought I would share it here. Ryan http://ryanvanduzer.com/ makes fun of himself and cycling geeks all over. If you have ever done a group ride, race or been cornered at a party by a cyclist you will get a great laugh out of this. […]
Masters athletes keep their muscle with age
Being a life-long athlete keeps your mind and body strong. @fitolddog finishing Ironman from http://athletewithstent.com Scientific studies have shown that as we age, both our mental and physical abilities begin to decline. Research on sedentary seniors has shown that between the age of 40 and 50, we can lose more than 8 percent […]
Faster isn’t always better, at least in terms of fat loss
Competitive athletes are, well, competitive. They’re constantly looking for an edge to cross the finish line faster, whether it’s riding a lighter bike or creating a leaner body. But studies suggest that slimming down, and specifically losing fat, is not as simple as eating less and exercising more. Losing fat takes a combination of precise […]