Archive for December, 2007
Spin Faster for Greater Efficiency
Monday, December 31st, 2007From Gabe Mirkin, M.D., special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
All bicyclists learn that they tire earlier when they push very hard on the pedals. Spinning the pedals faster with less pressure saves energy. However, if you pedal too fast you lose coordination, which wastes energy. The key to riding a bicycle efficiently over long distances is to find […]
Pressure on Pedals Tires You More than Spinning Fast
Monday, December 24th, 2007From Gabe Mirkin, M.D., special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
Experienced bicycle riders know that fatigue comes from how hard you press on the pedals, not how fast you turn them. Novice racers may try to ride with maximum force on the pedals, but they quickly exhaust themselves and often can’t even finish the race. Cycling is a power […]
Integrated Training for Improved Cycling Performance
Thursday, December 20th, 2007From David Radin, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
As we all know cycling is a great way to improve your overall cardiovascular fitness. However, what you may not know is that over time the demands of cycling can lead to muscular imbalances which can limit the body’s ability to perform at peak level and dramatically increase chance of […]
Happiness Is A Warm Bike
Sunday, December 16th, 2007From Terry Vermeylen, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
I admit it. Last year I left the mountain bike in the garage all summer. I felt ashamed of myself but the reality was that an injury and laziness contributed to my serious lack of biking. This summer I’m definitely wrenching the bike out of it’s comfortable resting place. There […]
Guide to Fixing a Cycling Knee Injury
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007From Marius Bezuidenhout, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
A knee injury to a cyclist can cause severe pain and has caused some individuals to give up the sport, however, this is often unnecessary as proper diagnosis and treatment can have you cycling better than before.
When it comes to cycling, in general there are not many knee injuries sustained […]
Grueling Intervals
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007From Mags M, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
You know what I’m talking about - the feeling of utter exhaustion, the legs are heavy, tired and full of lactic acid. The taste of blood is all too prevalent, no matter how much air the lungs seem to draw in, it is just not enough. The heart rate is […]