When it comes to convincing people to try cycling, some would usually ask, “Why go cycling when you can burn your calories in the gym?” While it is true that working out in the gym can help in losing weight and toning our muscles, outdoor cycling has its own merits. Cycling is a low impact […]
Suitable Types Of Bicycle For Alpine Mountain Biking
In the past two decades or so, Alpine mountain biking has gone from a somewhat niche sport enjoyed by semi-serious hobbyists and competitive cyclists to widen its appeal considerably to include other demographics. A few timely marketing campaigns, coupled with the area’s natural charm, has caused many people’s heads to turn towards the French and […]
Polarized Training for Cycling and Mountain Biking
What is polarized training in relation to cycling? A polarized model for cycling training concerns spending most of the time spent training at low intensities and less, but still significant time spent training at higher intensities. Low intensity here is defined as anything below the cyclist’s lactate threshold, and high intensity is any endurance training […]
Benefits of Fitbit Bands
Fitness is a widespread activity today practiced by individuals and groups of all age categories, ranging from toddlers to senior citizens across the globe. This activity serves as a virtual bridge connecting an individual’s physical and mental well-being, thus favoring one to stay focused in their day-to-day activities and reducing health risks drastically. In the […]
Three Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training
If you are looking for a new workout regime, or are just looking for some new challenges, high intensity interval training (HIIT) might be for you. It’s an interval style training featuring quick, intense bursts, followed by short recovery periods. You give it your all during the short bursts, take a quick rest, and then […]
Dangers of Summer Cycling – Hyperthermia
Hyperthermia is the opposite of hypothermia. In its advanced stages it is called either heat stroke or sunstroke. Hyperthermia is an acute condition which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it can get rid of. Typically, the condition is caused by extended exposure to high temperatures. With time, the heat-regulating mechanisms […]
Exercise Bikes vs. Treadmills
You’ve decided you want to exercise at home. There are hundreds of pieces of home cardio equipment available. The most popular are treadmills and exercise bikes. In deciding between the two, you should compare long-term sustainability, the effectiveness of the workouts, and safety. Overcoming Boredom The biggest obstacle to a home exercise routine is sticking […]