If you’ve ever felt a sudden burning sensation in your foot while riding, you probably encountered the term ‘hot foot’ during an online research session upon returning home. An unfortunately common problem, the hot foot is an issue that tends to creep up most often…
Should you stand up when climbing or stay seated? It’s a commonly discussed question among cyclists. Why do some cyclists enjoy getting out of the saddle? Is it more efficient? When should you stand up and how to do it well?
Sodium is a crucial electrolyte during exercise, it is responsible for water absorption and muscle contraction. If you sweat during a ride, you are sure to lose sodium. Can sodium consumption improve athletic performance? Let’s take a look at what experiments show.
Sweating is essential for cooling down during exercise. Unfortunately, it causes you to lose water as well as valuable electrolytes. What influences how much you sweat and how to measure it? Which electrolytes do you lose?
