As we age, maintaining strength and mobility becomes increasingly important for overall health and well-being. For riders over 50, weight training can offer significant benefits, improving both performance and longevity in the saddle.
Enhances Muscle Strength and Endurance
Weight training helps preserve and build muscle mass, which naturally declines with age. For riders, stronger muscles contribute…
Most cyclist concentrate on improving our physical strength, core stability and endurance to becoming fitter, stronger, faster on the bike. We upgrade our bikes and kit looking for all those marginal gains that will, hopefully, improve our times, speed and enable us to ride further and longer than ever before.
However, there is, in my opinion,…
Cycling is a low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, it is also fun and good for the environment. Riding to work/school/the shops is one of the most time-efficient ways to integrate exercise with your daily routine.
To be fit and healthy we need to be physically active. Exercise on a regular…
Did you know that a 2% drop in hydration leads to a 12% drop in energy levels.
When training you should be drinking at least 800ml of liquids, that's 1 bidon, for every hour that your are riding. You should also drink 800-1600ml before a training session to ensure you are well hydrated before you start…
It's funny how drinking 8 glasses of water a day seems impossible but a bottle of wine or two over dinner is not unreasonable.
There are many reasons why drinking plenty of water each day is good for you, most of those reasons will not directly link to improving your performance on a bike, however, if…
Fuel yourself properly to avoid energy dips/crashes!
We've all talked/dreamt about bonking but when it comes to cycling you really do want to avoid the 'bonk'!
'Bonk' is a common term used to describe that feeling when you suddenly run out of energy whilst riding. It turns up like the Grim Reaper and leaves you barely able…
If you are limited on time or travelling without your bike then you can squeeze in an effective workout simply by doing Burpees — they are an excellent way to improve your core strength which will, over time, help you ride faster and stronger
Burpees work your muscles, your lungs and they burn a ton…
