As someone who loves cycling, I can tell you that I have personally seen incredible benefits from riding my bike. It’s not only great for my physical health, but it also helps with my mental health. It helps me clear my mind and escape from the stresses of daily life. Research has also shown the…
Has belly fat become your nemesis? Are you looking for better ways to get rid of it and keep it under control? Let me guess, you’ve tried everything – from diet changes to strength training – and you look down and yep, it’s still there. No real improvements. I totally understand – it can be…
As a beginner cyclist, it can be overwhelming to know where and how to start your journey. Instead of getting overwhelmed, why not set some cycling goals to help motivate you and to keep you on track so that you can progress to the next level? Whether you want to increase your endurance, ride longer…
Like every fitness routine, a warm-up and a cool-down before and after a bike ride are a must-do! Stretches after a bike ride can help your body continue to feel as good as possible after you finish your rides. I cannot tell you how many times I would forget (or just plain blow off) stretching…
Are you looking for a way to get back into cardio, or maybe you’re looking for an alternative to your current cardio? Have you considered cycling? Let me guess, You’re thinking, “Seriously, I haven’t ridden a bike in forever!” Trust me, I understand because I’ve been there! After not cycling since my teenage years, I…
Have you heard (or maybe you already knew) that cycling recovery days and rest days are super important? Are you wondering why they are so important or which is best? Even though you may feel guilty for taking a day off – fearing that you could lose your fitness gains – taking time to recover…
Updated 7/13/24 Is a knee replacement surgery on your calendar, or are you on the recovery side of a knee arthroplasty? Are you worried about returning to your fitness routine? I totally get it! I was just itching to get back to my weight room again, but like you, I was worried…
Cycling And Lower Back Pain: Tips For a Pain Free Ride (2024) Apr 23, 2023 | Bicycle Tips For Beginners Updated 3/13/24 We all know that cycling can be an absolutely wonderful exercise with a ton of health benefits. It’s also a low impact aerobic exercise that is easy on the joints and can help to improve…
Cycling is a great way to get your heart rate up, sweat out some stress, and get those feel-good endorphins flowing! But in order to get the most out of your ride – whether you are over 60 and new to cycling or you have you been circling the block since before bicycles had gears…
Having a total knee replacement can be quite the journey, trust me, I know firsthand! It definitely comes with its fair share of aches and pains. But if you do the recommended exercises and follow your doctor’s recommendations, your knee should gradually improve over time. That being said, I did find that there is a…