Let’s help you get back into cycling after you’ve had a long break. Are you ready to hop back on your bike and need a little guidance on getting re-started? When you’re coming back to cycling after a long break—whether that break was months or years—you can get back to it, and the good news […]
Returning to cycling after a long break? 5 tips to get you back to cycling
If you’re returning to cycling after a long break, you might be wondering, “How long does it take to regain cycling fitness?” Here’s some encouraging news: you won’t be starting from scratch. Some studies 1 2 suggest that your muscles retain their adaptations to training for quite some time, which can mean a faster return […]
Running in hot weather? How to stay cool in the heat
Running in hot weather can make you wish for crisp, cool fall days. But how do you stick to your running routine when the weather feels like a sauna? Is it safe to run in hot weather? The good news is you don’t have to hit pause on your running until fall to make the […]
How to stay cool when cycling in the heat | Cycling in hot weather tips
With temperatures rising, you may be wondering, “Is it ok to bike in hot weather?” (You can if you pay attention to the heat index.) “What should I wear on a hot day bike ride?” (What you put on your body should center on UV protection.) But there are even more cycling in hot weather […]
Got tired, heavy running legs? Here’s what to do
Do you have this question, “Why do my legs feel heavy when I run?” You may have had a great run yesterday, but your legs today feel like weights. Are you wondering what’s going on and why your legs feel so heavy when running? The brief answer to your question is heavy legs from running […]
Tired legs after cycling? Here’s what you need to know and do
“Why are my legs so tired after cycling?” Feeling tired after cycling and having heavy legs after cycling isn’t unusual when you’ve worked—or maybe even overworked—your muscles. So what should you do next? And how can you stop feeling so tired after cycling? That’s what we’ll dig into here in this post. We’ll talk about […]
How to bike in the rain: 4 top tips for cycling in the rain
Cycling in the rain can be intimidating for even the most experienced cyclists, but with the appropriate rainy-day cycling gear, you can stay dry during rainy rides. Today, we’ll dive into four tips for cycling in the rain, including: Let’s dive into the tips for cycling in the rain. HOW TO BIKE IN THE RAIN […]
Indoor cycling for beginners: The best ways you can get started today
Are you wondering how to start indoor cycling but need help figuring out where or how to start? Maybe you’ve also got these questions: “What indoor cycling benefits will I see when I cycle at home?” “How do I start cycling at home?” “What kind of indoor cycling workouts should I do? And for how […]
Tempo runs for runners: A how-to guide to boosting your running speed
If you’ve been around the running community for even a short while, you probably have heard some running words like tempo runs, VO2 Max, and lactate threshold. But what does this all mean? What is a tempo run? And why are tempo runs so important? In short, tempo running teaches your body to hold a […]
Cycling interval training: A how-to guide to building endurance and improving fitness
HIIT cycling. Tempo intervals. Cycling interval training. You’ve probably been bombarded with those cycling terms if you’ve been searching for ways to become a faster cyclist. But what is cycling interval training? And how effective is it? Can it really help you become a faster cyclist? Cycling interval training is one of the best ways […]