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Getting the Hips Strong Makes for Better Cycling
The hips are one of those body parts that most of us don't really think about until they're bothering us. When you hit the gym,...
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Nov 28, 2018
OFF THE BIKE TUESDAYS - PART 3: Plyometrics (Power Movements)
A while back we created a segment on our social media channels which promoted some off the bike exercises which are cycling specific and...
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Nov 23, 2018
How's Your Breathing? Better results with better breathing on the bike.
To most athletes, learning to breathe sounds like a waste of time. But what if training the breathing muscles could improve your...
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Nov 15, 2018
How Cyclists Get Injured And How To Prevent These Common Injuries.
Cycling is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the world. It's a great way to boost your health and give yourself an intense...
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Nov 12, 2018
Off Season - What, How, When And Why. Do I really need to take one?
For pro racers, off season is here and that means time off, time for vacation or time for activities that they can’t really do during...
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Nov 7, 2018
TRAINING - How to work the work
Google, cycling mags, cycling sites, professionals’ programs, coaches, etc, there are 1000’s of info and advice on training programs;...
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Nov 6, 2018
OFF THE BIKE TUESDAYS - PART 1: STRETCH
A while back we created a segment on our social media channels which promoted some off the bike exercises which are cycling specific and...
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Nov 5, 2018
Maintaining Cycling Motivation - Keep your MOJO going
How do you maintain cycling motivation through a season? What about those people who seem to race season after season and still have the...
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Sep 11, 2018
Sports Psychology: Training Your Brain to Achieve
By Jim Afremow, PhD You’re watching Rafael Nadal dominate at the French Open. He’s tired, he’s stressed, he might even be injured, and...
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Jul 18, 2018
Skill Up With Joanna Dobinson: Smooth is Fast!
H O W T O R I D E F A S T E R O N T H E T R A I L Right ladies, in the previous two editions I taught you howto get into the...
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Jun 4, 2018
RECOVER: Exploring How To Rest And Recover Well. Part 1: Traditional Techniques.
Most athletes know that getting enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, but many still over train and feel...
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May 29, 2018
RUN FOR A BALANCED BIKING BODY
The jury is still out amongst the cycling community, on the benefits of running for cyclists. Can running improve your cycling and if so...
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Apr 5, 2018
FitrWomen App - A World First for Female Athletes
What is the FitrWomen App? Several high-profile female athletes have identified their menstrual cycle as a key contributing factor to...
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Feb 1, 2018
NEW TO RIDING? 10 Not-So-Obvious Tips that Every Beginner Mountain Biker Needs to Know
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I was a fortunate beginner mountain biker. I had a great teacher: he was patient and willing...
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Feb 1, 2018
STRONG is the new SEXY - Using strength to become a better rider.
As a personal trainer and triathlete, I train a variety of people; from those wanting to lose weight, those that want to tone and reshape...
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Feb 1, 2018
Women aren't small men: Myth busting female sports performance.
Women aren't small men. University of Waikato Research Fellow Dr Stacy Sims dispels some of the myths about female sports performance....
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Feb 1, 2018
8 Myths About Women Who Mountain Bike
My lady mountain-biking friends are some of the most intrepid women I know, but not all of us came by it naturally. Perhaps they were...
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Jan 11, 2018
Your Hips Don't Lie
When you’re out on your favourite trail or competing in a race, your success depends a lot on BALANCE. The better balanced you are, the...
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Jan 11, 2018
Beets for performance
Yeap. It’s true. In the sports world there are so many various herbs, foods and supplements touted for their performance enhancing...
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