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Archive for the Training Articles Category

Three Great Ways to Work Your Forearms

By Coach Levi on March 23, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: forearm, grip strength, rock climbing, Weight Lifting

Forearm strength is not a top priority for cyclists, but your forearms do come into play during certain situations. Having strong forearms will come in especially handy during mountain biking, with the constant steering and lifting the front wheel. Here are exercises to build forearm strength…

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Ask Levi: Should I Take Creatine?

By Coach Levi on March 6, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: affiliate, creatine, sports nutrition, supplements

Creatine is a very popular supplement that’s been around a while, but there are still questions about its use and who it is good for. Here we look at creatine use for a recreational endurance athlete…

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What’s The Best Time of Day to Exercise? (Hint: It’s Not Just Science)

By Coach Levi on January 26, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: exercise, metabolism

Ever since I started working out seriously in high school, I have always been a firm believer in working out in the morning. I just thought it was the best way to start the day. Now there is a big debate about morning vs afternoon and evening exercise…

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My 5 Favorite Motivational Quotes To Live By

By Coach Levi on January 16, 2010   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: motivation

It’s always good to start off the new year on a positive note, so to make sure you are motivated to train and race this year, I’d like to share some of my favorite quotes from some extraordinary athletes…

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Ask Levi: Why Am I Losing Weight Instead of Gaining Muscle Mass?

By Coach Levi on November 17, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   5 Comments
Tags: affiliate, build muscle, weight loss

If you are losing weight instead of gaining muscle mass, even though you are lifting weights, you may need to change your workouts and/or eating habits. Here are some ideas…

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How To Maintain Fitness, Even If Your Workouts Last Only Twenty Minutes

By Coach Levi on July 28, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: intensity, intervals

If you’re like most cyclists, you have many responsibilities besides cycling. But you still want to stay in shape and get your workouts in. That means sometimes you need intense interval training in a short 20 minute workout. Here are some examples…

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Ask Levi: How Do I Get Rid of Sore Muscles?

By Coach Levi on July 23, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   4 Comments
Tags: recovery, sore

Most athletes deal with sore muscles on a regular basis. Here are some ideas to ease your sore muscles and speed recovery…

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Ask Levi: If This Exercise Burns Fat, What’s With My Belly Fat?

By Coach Levi on June 8, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: fat loss, toning

Here is the run down on burning body fat, toning your muscles, and finally torching that last bit of body fat from your midsection…

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Determining Reps and Sets for Body Weight Exercises

By Coach Levi on June 3, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   6 Comments
Tags: affiliate, training program

Once you have a list of body weight exercises and instructions, you need to form that into a training program. Here is how to determine the sets, reps, and rest periods when doing bodyweight workouts…

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Ask Levi: Should I Stop Exercising If I Start Shaking?

By Coach Levi on May 8, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: exercise, form, plank

A discussion of the plank position, shaking muscles during an isometric hold, and a word about exercising with proper form…

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Ask Levi: How Can I Speed Recovery?

By Coach Levi on April 27, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   3 Comments
Tags: recovery, rest, soreness

If you have sore leg muscles and need to recovery fast, you could try massage, heat, ice baths, or one of many other tricks. But there is one key to recovery, and that is rest. Rest, plus a healthy lifestyle and diet…

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Training: It’s About Hours, Not Miles

By Coach Levi on April 21, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   2 Comments
Tags: mileage, training time

Beginners tend to think of training in terms of miles. It is the standard unit of measurement in most endurance sports, especially running and cycling. But it is time to break the habit! You need to think in terms of time spent training, and that will be measured in hours.

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Junk Miles: What They Are, And Why You Should Avoid Them

By Coach Levi on April 20, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   7 Comments
Tags: junk miles, mileage

Junk miles are miles added into your training plan with no purpose other than to increase your mileage count. Most endurance athletes fall prey to these junk miles, but here is how to avoid junk miles and improve fitness…

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Ask Levi: Is my Heart Rate Lower Than Normal?

By Coach Levi on March 26, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: heart rate, overtraining

Did you ever wonder if your maximum heart rate is lower than normal? Here are some reasons why you might be seeing a low heart rate while riding, and a few words about maximum heart rate (MHR)…

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What a Typical Training Week Might Look Like

By Coach Levi on March 24, 2009   /   Training Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: affiliate, training plan

Here is an example training week that a cyclist may include in their training program. Also includes advice about the why and how of setting up your own training plan to improve fitness and get race-ready…

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