Well, it finally happened, I got caught in the rain while on a bike ride. When I say rain, I mean a down pour! The weather radar said that there would be about a 90-minute window with no rain. Since I had a crazy schedule that day and only had limited time to get a…
If you’re new to cycling, it’s important to know the best way to fuel your body for the ride. It ensures that you have the energy and stamina to finish your ride. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner bike rider just getting off the couch to start riding or if you’ve been on a…
With aging comes a bigger need to focus on staying active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I found cycling to be a great way to help with this. The first time that I headed out on my bike, I had no idea how much I would enjoy it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that…
When I started my bicycle journey a few weeks ago, I truly never thought about adding any accessories to my bike. The last time I really rode a bike was when I was a kid, over 50 years ago. I didn’t need any accessories then except maybe a basket to haul all of my important…
If you’re on a mission to build that perfect peach, resistance bands are an absolute must-have in your workout arsenal. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Personally, I can tell you that including these bands in my lower body workouts was a game changer. The burn is real! They’re amazing for activating those glutes…
After a knee replacement benched me from running – my favorite activity for years – my doctor recommended that I take up riding a bicycle instead. His argument for this was that cycling is easier on the joints than running. Sounded reasonable! But I hadn’t sat on the seat of a bicycle in years – could I…
Resistance bands are the most popular and versatile piece of gym equipment. They are great for strength training and rehab exercises. Some resistance band exercises can be done with only the band and your body as resistance, such as bicep curls. However, some exercises are more effective when you attach them to a solid object such as…
If you have a home gym, you most likely own a few resistance bands. Resistance bands are a great tool for anyone’s fitness routine. They give your muscles a great workout. Resistance bands are easy to take anywhere so you can use them indoors or outdoors, on vacation, or in your home gym. Have you…
Looking to start a new fitness journey at the age of 60? Are you feeling a little excited but also a bit apprehensive? I get it! After a knee replacement, my running days were over. So, my doctor suggested that I give cycling a try instead. And you know what? It was the best decision!…
Well, I did it! 30 days of workouts with resistance bands vs free weights. I must say that it was a very interesting experience. I was really not sure what to expect. So, did resistance bands work as well as free weights for building muscle mass? Yes, they did! I was definitely feeling the burn! For…