You know that exercising your leg muscles improves your cycling performance. What a lot of cyclists forget though is that nutrition can also improve or hinder the training adaptations you work so hard for. Periodized nutrition can help you maximize training adaptations without sacrificing any of your racing ability while also keeping you on weight. How does this magical approach work? Let’s take a closer look.
As the weather warms and cyclists eagerly return outdoors, there are several mistakes they tend to make every spring. Let’s take a look at the most common five so you can avoid them and enjoy riding in the sun without compromising the rest of your…
Processed meat, fizzy drinks, cereals, packaged snacks, and pre-made meals all belong under the umbrella term ultra-processed foods. We know these can promote overeating and weight gain because they are rich in calories and very pleasurable to eat. However, new research shows that these foods…
You don’t need to have a bike that costs more than a new car to be a good cyclist. But there are certain upgrades that can really improve your cycling performance. Let’s take a look at our 5 top tips for upgrading your bicycle.
A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute shows that women and men get different benefits from the same levels of exercise. Who is better off? And how many active minutes per week do you need depending on your sex?
