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Archive for the Training Articles Category

Why Heavy Bikes and Headwinds Don’t Give You Better Workouts

By Coach Levi on July 11, 2012   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: affiliate, headwind, power, resistance training, weight

I have written about heavy bikes and headwinds in the past, but one particular question gets asked over and over. So I’m going to put an end to it, once and for all! Hey Levi, Thank you for your reviews which I consider practical and objective, and

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FAQ: Can You Give Me a Free Training Plan?

By Coach Levi on January 9, 2012   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: training plan

A lot of people write in asking for training plans. I give everyone just about the same answer, so if you’re looking for a training plan, please read this…

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Ask Levi: The Ab Wheel Hurts My Elbows, What Can I Do?

By Coach Levi on October 24, 2011   /   Training Articles   /   1 Comment
Tags: ab wheel, valslides

Today’s question is about getting an ab wheel workout without the stress on your elbows…

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Ask Levi: For a Better Workout, Start With Headwind or Tailwind?

By Coach Levi on September 7, 2011   /   Training Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: wind

Today’s question is about wind direction and getting a better workout with headwinds and tailwinds…

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Ask Levi: How Do I Increase Cycling Mileage for a Big Bike Ride?

By Coach Levi on September 5, 2011   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: affiliate, mileage

Today’s question is about increasing mileage leading up to a big ride and adjusting your on-bike fueling to match the new distance…

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How to Make Your Own Wrist Roller

By Coach Levi on April 11, 2011   /   Training Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: forearm, grip strength

Your forearm muscles are actually quite useful for cycling, especially mountain biking and BMX racing. But you probably aren’t working them in the gym. Here’s how to change that…

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Ask Levi: Will Training On a Heavy Bike Make Racing On My Road Bike Easier?

By Coach Levi on March 23, 2011   /   Training Articles   /   13 Comments
Tags: affiliate, bike, resistance training, weight

Today’s question focuses mainly on the concept of training on a heavy bike and then racing on a lighter one so you get stronger and ride faster…

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How to Make a T-Handle (The Homemade Kettlebell Replacement)

By Coach Levi on March 14, 2011   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: kettlebell

Have you ever considered training with a kettlebell, but were turned off at their extremely high price? Then you might want to make yourself a “T-handle,” which is a kettlebell replacement you can build at home! Here’s how…

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How to “Tone” Your Muscles

By Coach Levi on March 2, 2011   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: exercise, toning

Many people who take up running and cycling are looking for some good exercise that will help them lose weight and tone their muscles. Here’s how to make sure you accomplish that…

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Ask Levi: How Can I Do Pull Ups?

By Coach Levi on February 2, 2011   /   Training Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: pull up

Today’s question is about which exercises to use to improve your pull ups, when you are working on going from zero to one pull up…

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How to Maintain Your Fitness Through Sickness or Illness

By Coach Levi on December 8, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: illness, sick, sleep

Chances are, you’re going to get sick. Here is how and when to train, when to rest, and how to prevent future illness…

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3 Push-Up Variations That Will Have You Begging for Mercy

By Coach Levi on November 23, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: push ups

Push-ups are a great exercise you can do anywhere and still get a great upper-body workout. If you ever get bored, try these variations that make the regular push-up much harder…

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Ask Levi: Feeling It In My Back, But Not My Abs?

By Coach Levi on October 16, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   1 Comment
Tags: ab wheel

Today’s question is about exercising with the ab wheel but feeling it in your arms and back, rather than your abs…

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Stiff, Tight Leg Muscles? Here’s How to Keep Them Relaxed When You Can’t Ride

By Coach Levi on August 16, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: foam roller, massage, recovery, self-care

If you are on an important training and racing schedule, keeping your muscles loose at all times is important…

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An Introduction to Plyometrics (for Cyclists)

By Coach Levi on June 29, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: exercise

One of my favorite off-bike training methods is plyometrics. Put simply, plyometrics are explosive jumping exercises…

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