In training terms, what are ‘junk miles’ on the bike?
Let’s kick off the new year with plenty of controversy! Everyone’s writing up their training plans and registering for the year’s events. A lot of cyclists will also be setting…
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Why Cyclists Should Make Sleep a Priority in Their Daily Training
In April, I lost my job. I gained a nice severance payment, a reduction in stress, and a lot of free time. One of the first things I did was…
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Nuun has a New Drink for Athletes Who Want to Sleep Better
Nuun is my go to for keeping my hydration and electrolytes in the black during rides. Now, they have a new product for athletes looking to get better sleep called…
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The Bkool Smart Air Pro Puts a New Twist on Direct Drive Smart Trainers
The sun only comes out during working hours and it’s cold out which means the joyous season of indoor training is upon us. In turn, that means it’s time for…
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What You Need to Know About the 2018 Tour de France
The build-up to the 105th edition of the Tour de France is almost over. After months of wondering if Chris Froome would get to start and nearly a year of…
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Scosche’s New Rhythm24 Armband Measures Heart Rate on Land and in the Water
When the Scosche Rhythm+ hit the market it not only provided me with accurate heart rate readings — something chest straps could never do — it did it without the…
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Regular Ibuprofen Use May Increase Risk of Fertility Issues in Men
Here’s some interesting news for those of you who take ibuprofen regularly. A small cohort of 31 healthy young men who took 600mg of ibuprofen twice a day for six…
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Reader Question: Yes, It's Okay to Take a Break
G&G, I’ve got a new job and and a 6 week old at home and I’m trying to maintain motivation to get to the gym. I was lifting for an…
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Helmet Technology Already Exists to Identify Cycling Head Injuries, Adoption Needs Work
There’s been a lot of talk in the cycling world about head injuries in the past few days following Toms Skujins’ scary crash in the Tour of California. The technological…
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Progressive Overload: The Key to Gaining Strength and Muscle Mass
Ever seen that guy at the gym who has gone for years but looks pretty much the same as day one? Maybe it’s you. I know I’ve seen it. Guys…
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How to Fix the Most Common Push-Up Mistakes
Push-ups are a deceptively easy movement. Everyone know thinks they know how to do one, but when asked to perform most people display sloppy form which can reduce the effectiveness…
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How Marijuana Affects Your Workouts
This video brings me back to seeing dudes at the powerlifting gym I used to go to in college, they would smoke either crack or meth (not sure, not really…
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“Text Neck” | How to Fix Your Smartphone Induced Humpback
Pokemon Go is wrecking your neck and back, there’s actually a name for it, it’s called Text Neck. Text neck is a new term being used to describe neck and…
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