TOOLBOX: The month of March brings the first events of the season for many in the Northern Hemisphere. What’s the best approach to tackling these early-season races?
For most of us, cycling and exercise brings about physical benefits and plain make us feel good. However, the pursuit of elite sports performance can also bring about mental health issues. How might this affect cyclists?
Are we using smart trainers “dumbly?” When should we be using ERG mode and when should we be using other modes like “resistance” or “slope” to optimize our workouts?
As spring begins to hint at its coming and we anticipate more rides outside on the open roads instead of on our trainers, transferring your strength training to show on-bike should come to the top of our minds.
Even with the massive improvements in indoor cycling technology, winter still presents a significant challenge to cyclists trying to build fitness and stay motivated. Warm weather training camps can provide a big mental and physical boost when preparing for the season to come. In this edition of Toolbox we provide some do’s and don’t to get the most out of your winter cycling escapes.
This January marked a big personal milestone for me. I was finally able to donate blood after 25+ years. Let’s take a look at my training response before and after blood donation to see how it impacted my training.
Blood – it’s in you to give. Donating blood is a wonderful selfless act to help others. How might you need to adapt your training around your blood donation schedule?
Indoor cycling has become a staple for cyclists seeking a controlled environment to hone their skills and maintain fitness, especially during the colder winter months. However, the importance of hydration during indoor cycling sessions is often underestimated.
When it comes to using strength training to improve on-bike power, plyometrics and jumping tend to get all the spotlight. But did you know that performing a high-quality box squat can have even better returns on your pedaling power?