Let’s discuss strength training (including weight training) for cyclists. Table of ContentsAsk Levi: How Can A Wimpy Cyclist Get Strong?How do I start strength training?Bodyweight TrainingConvict Conditioning, perhaps.Lose Some Fat and Really Show Off Those Abs!Ask Levi: How Can I Build Up My Leg Muscles?Cycling and Weight
Continue reading →As athletes, we have to deal with stinky clothes all the time. The problem is, we can’t throw our stinky shoes in the washing machine with everything else…
Continue reading →With gas prices on the rise and everyone wanting to get in shape and lose weight, bicycling has seen a rise in popularity. With that, I’ve been getting more questions relating to “buying my first bicycle.” Here are a couple questions relating to getting a woman’s bicycle…
Continue reading →Weight vests are a common sight at many gyms, especially Crossfit gyms, and even on the track, stairs, grassy hills, and basketball courts. They’re great for certain workouts and improving in certain sports. The idea to wear a weight vest while cycling, though, is much less common.
Continue reading →Pommello Sweats claim to be “clothes that work you out.” Other claims revolve around the idea of detoxifying your body through sweating, which, while accurate, can be misleading in this age of detox cleanses. Really, they’re just thick workout clothes that don’t breathe well. Think of them
Continue reading →Today’s question is about choosing between a cyclocross bike and a hybrid for rail trails and road riding…
Continue reading →Mother’s Day is a day to say thanks to your mom, for raising you, and thanks to all moms, because they do so much for the good of everyone! Mother’s Day 2019 is coming up on Sunday, May 12. That’s only three weeks away! It’s time to
Continue reading →The Peloton bike is a great value – when you compare it to spin classes in the city. But if you simply look at it as an indoor bike with some fun content to prevent boredom, you realize that $2500 upfront plus $38 per month ongoing, is
Continue reading →Today’s question is about finding sunglasses that keep wind out of your eyes when riding your bike…
Continue reading →GU enters the hot stroopwafel market with the GU Energy Stroopwafel. Gu says this is “a Dutch-style syrup waffle that acts like an energy gel, but tastes like breakfast.” As someone who has been using GU energy gels for nearly 20 years (because they work!), I’m very
Continue reading →The Peloton Bike is super popular in a way that riding a bicycle indoors never was before. Let’s see how the $2245 Peloton compares to a regular indoor bike that costs 10 times less! Our comparison model is the Sunny Health & Fitness Pro Indoor Bike –
Continue reading →Nutrition is super important for competitive athletes. You can slack off on your training and expect your performance to diminish. But just one little nutrition mistake can be devastating to your performance. Instantly. How do you stay out of trouble? Become your own nutrition coach. Table of
Continue reading →It’s easy to look at the $2245 Peloton indoor bike and think it’s crazy expensive. A lot of cyclists don’t even spend that much money on their bike for riding and racing outdoors. You might compare it to a regular stationary bike, where even the good ones
Continue reading →Foam rollers and other tools are great, but don’t you sometimes miss the ability of a good old lacrosse ball to provide pressure at a pinpoint location? They’re so versatile. But… they can also be messy, rolling around rather than staying in place. And sometimes they’re too
Continue reading →The acai bowl – sometimes called a smoothie bowl – has taken the country by storm. Now you can find them far from the tropical home of the acai berry. What is it? It’s like a smoothie, but it’s thick, so it comes in a bowl and
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