If you're trying to improve your cycling performance you've probably tried all sorts of training ideas - perhaps you've read up on the subject in a number of pro cyclist training books and have become an 'expert' in nutrition, ideal training distances and the cycling equipment you should have. However the chances are you're still not as fast as you could be. In fact you might even be seriously hindering your progress by doing the wrong type training at the wrong time.
Cycling has become an up and coming sport for Americans during the last two decades. Many American professionals, including Lance Armstrong, Greg Lemond, and George Hincapie, have done wonders for growing the sport of cycling in America. They have inspired many juniors to get on their bike and ride in hopes of maybe participating in the most competitive cycling event in the world, the Tour De France.
Competitive cycling at the highest level is dominated by European based professional teams, complete with masseurs, coaches, cycling managers, directors, PR officials and of course highly conditioned cyclists who earn their living racing for a team sponsor.
Vitamins and minerals are the forgotten heroes when it comes to exercise. But fail to consume and synthesise sufficient vitamins and minerals and thoughts of a KOM or PB will disappear into the horizon. Here we reveal the vitamins and minerals that play pivotal roles in peak cycling performance…
If you are an intermediate cyclist, then you will be more likely to be interested in sports drinks. Although drinking water is already a good habit, consuming sports drink can elevate your cycling performance, especially during long distance rides.
Recently, a patient shared a very private and personal health concern. I believe it's an important issue for many active men. A few weeks ago a young man came into my office and was complaining about getting an erection. I found it extremely odd since he was young and in the best shape of his life. After going over his medical history and lifestyle, I discovered that he spent long hours on a new racing bike every weekend.
Erectile dysfunction. It's not a particularly sexy topic, nor is it something that any of us really wants to think about it. And yet it's an issue that all male cyclists should be aware of, if not actively concerned about.
Road Racing is the most famous form of cycle racing. The idea behind a road race is very simple. A bunch of cyclists start at the same place and the first among them to cross a finish lines win. This type of race is called a mass start. There are however a ton of different formats of races that are available that are a lot more complicated then just your basic mass start.
Cycling is good as hobby but it is too good for health. Practicing cycling on daily basis will help you to improve your health to best levels. It is overall health recuperate mantra.
The stationary exercise bike is a very popular piece of fitness equipment because it can be very effective for burning off calories without subjecting your body to excessive impact, especially on your knee joints. That is one reason why using a stationary exercise bike may be more useful for some people than a treadmill, even if you generally burn off less fat from cycling.
So, you wake up, draw back the curtains and everything is thick white snow outside. Does this mean the bike stays cuddled up next to the warm radiator? It should signal the chance to get out there and challenge convention and in some people's eyes, wisdom! We always err in favour of a challenge, it's the way we're programmed.
Some beginner riders constantly watch the road behind them, or fixate on their rearview mirrors, as if expecting Interpol to be chasing them. This comes at the expense of watching what's ahead, and usually stems from the falsehood that General Motors owns the highway and a mere bicycle can only trespass upon it if it dives onto the shoulder whenever an overtaking car approaches. A better idea: buy a LED blinker, and don't sweat it.
The way caloric cycling works is by keeping the body not knowing what is coming next.. You see, the body, in its ever searching way to survive, adapts quickly to the changes to its diet. In other words our body registers any curtailment in its caloric intake and adjust its metabolism accordingly.
Training to ride your bike fast will not only increase your cycling pleasure and improve your overall skills; it will also increase your general fitness level. Cycling for fitness should include speed training in your training plans. Don't start speed training until you have built a good fitness level. Look at your fitness like a pyramid. The broader the base the greater peaks you will reach.
We all get addicted really easily to things we love. Some of those may be more addictive than others. I can't really tell what is like to be addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or anything like that since I never tried to. So when I am trying to write about addiction is not really addiction, although some scientists are reporting that athletes with hard working training sessions are addicted and can't live without the bike.
In order to effectively perform this task there are some tips that you should consider so that all of your energy is not lost or displaced while hill climbing.
Cycling help men to keep his heart healthy and his muscles taut and toned. But for many, cycling can be accompanied by penis pain - and can have a significant impact on a man's penis health. This doesn't mean that a man should abandon cycling but it does mean he may need to take steps to prevent penis pain
So you've got a bike. Now what? To fully enjoy riding you will need a few accessories to help you on your way. These are my top 10 pieces of gear that will your cycling life better.