Cycling Aerodynamics – Surprising Facts
Aerodynamics is clearly very important in cycling. There are many different ways aerodynamics can be affected and we go over all the bigger players here.
Cycling
These posts discuss cycle coaching that includes bio-mechanics, bike fit, pedaling mechanics, tactics and more!
Guide: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Strength training and strength training for endurance athletes are not exactly the same thing. There are many considerations to take into account for endurance athletes. We cover them here.
Lactic Acid vs. Lactate: What’s The Difference?
These two terms are not the same but are often used interchangeably. Find out how they differ, what’s really going on in the body, and what the correct terminology is.
The Science of the Warm-Up
You generally know that athletes should warm-up before harder efforts. But do you understand why? We take a closer look at what happens in the body while “warming-up” and why it is important.
Risk Based Pacing (Part One)
To understand pacing, we need to first understand fatigue. While we’ve all felt fatigue, what is really going on within the body to regulate our effort? We cover it here with a great overview of fatigue.
Want More Power On The Bike? Start With Your Ankles
Ankles and ankle position can be a significant key to proper peddling mechanics. Learn how your ankles can be the key to pushing more power on the bike.
Training For An Endurance Event While Working A Physically Demanding Job
Training for an endurance sport can be tough. This is especially the case for someone who works a full-time job that requires a lot of physical labor. This is because these jobs typically involve long hours, being on your feet for extensive periods of time, and likely involves heavy lifting. Face it… that’s a workout … Read more
Is There Really A Fat Burning Zone?
A lot of endurance sport athletes train and race for reasons other than competition or a high placing. One of the biggest reasons is for the health benefits and moreover, to lose weight. So when you have a client come to you with weight loss as a primary goal, how do you proceed from a … Read more
5 Reasons you MUST have a cancellation policy (and what it should say)
If there is anything that 20 years experience as both a personal trainer and endurance sports coach has taught me is that having and adhering to a cancellation policy (CP) is a must! Notice that I wrote, ‘adhere to’ and not just ‘have.’ I know a lot of coaches and trainers that have cancellation policies … Read more
Do your knees angle in or out while cycling? This might be why!
Cycling is a unique sport that requires an individual to adapt to a bike with minimal equipment adjustments. As a result, most people that ride a bike do not have mechanically proper form. This lack of proper form is often not the fault of the individual. One of the most common cycling form ‘errors’ is … Read more
