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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,...

A while back we created a segment on our social media channels which promoted some off the bike exercises which are cycling specific and...

To most athletes, learning to breathe sounds like a waste of time. But what if training the breathing muscles could improve your...

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...

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...

Google, cycling mags, cycling sites, professionals’ programs, coaches, etc, there are 1000’s of info and advice on training programs;...

A while back we created a segment on our social media channels which promoted some off the bike exercises which are cycling specific and...

How do you maintain cycling motivation through a season? What about those people who seem to race season after season and still have the...

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...

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...

Most athletes know that getting enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, but many still over train and feel...

The jury is still out amongst the cycling community, on the benefits of running for cyclists. Can running improve your cycling and if so...

What is the FitrWomen App? Several high-profile female athletes have identified their menstrual cycle as a key contributing factor to...

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...

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...

Women aren't small men. University of Waikato Research Fellow Dr Stacy Sims dispels some of the myths about female sports performance....

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...

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...

Yeap. It’s true. In the sports world there are so many various herbs, foods and supplements touted for their performance enhancing...