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Strength Training for Endurance Athletes Over 50: Essential Exercises and Tips
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes Over 50: Essential Exercises and Tips As endurance athletes over 50, integrating strength training into your routine is not just beneficial – it’s essential to your resiliency and durability. The combination of endurance and strength training enhances overall performance, aids in injury prevention, and ensures a healthier aging process. In…
Read MoreCycling Over 40 is a Great Way to Build Endurance, Fitness, and Health
Cycling Over 40 is a Great Way to Build Endurance, Fitness, and Health As we step into our 40s or 50s (or older!), maintaining our fitness becomes more crucial than ever. In fact, it’s often the perfect time to embrace healthy habits that keep you feeling energized and ready to tackle whatever life throws your…
Read MoreFive Ways to Train Smarter, Not Harder, as an Endurance Athlete Over 50
Five Ways to Train Smarter, Not Harder, as an Endurance Athlete Over 50 As we age, we start realizing our bodies can’t do what they did in our 20s, but we are better at other things. We can’t continue to push ourselves to the limit with every workout or every week. As athletes age, this…
Read MoreYou Race 50-Plus Cyclocross Now! What are the Best Ways to Optimize Your Performance as a Master’s Cross Racer?
You Race 50 Plus Cyclocross Now! What are the Best Ways to Optimize Your Performance as a Masters Cross Racer? Are you a seasoned cyclist over 50 who still craves the thrill of competition? Do you find yourself drawn to the challenging world of cyclocross racing, where mud-splattered bikes and heart-pounding sprints are the name…
Read MoreGravel Racing Training for Masters Cyclists: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder
Gravel Racing Training for Masters Cyclists: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder Ready to take your gravel racing to the next level for the upcoming fall races? As a master’s cyclist, you know that training smarter, not harder, is the key to success. Gone are the days of endless punishing workouts and pushing yourself to…
Read MoreGoals, Race Schedules, and a Long Season Make Periodization Critical for Cross Racing
Why is Periodization in Masters Cyclocross So Important in Your Training Plan One of the biggest challenges in cyclocross racing is finding the right balance between peaking towards the end of the season and maintaining consistent performance throughout the entire series. For example, in Wisconsin, we have 13 races, so you can try to win…
Read MoreCycling Adventures: Navigating the Path to Elite Racing with Fun and Connections
Cycling Adventures: Navigating the Path to Elite Racing While Maintaining Fun and Social Connections My new coaching client, Jamie Zarda, like many older female cyclists, is stuck in the middle. Jamie, 44, started racing just a few years ago and has made a lot of progress in both mountain biking and cyclocross since then, upgrading…
Read MoreIf I Want to Ride Fast, Why Do I Have to Do So Much Zone 2 Endurance Training?
If I Want to Ride Fast, Why Do I Have to Do So Much Zone 2 Endurance Training? If there is one thing I repeat more than anything to my athletes and endurance sports friends, it’s this: slow down! Here’s what I mean: The majority of your training should be at a slow endurance pace…
Read MoreWhat You Need in a Gravel Racing for Athletes over 50 Training Plan
What You Need in a Gravel Racing for Athletes over 50 Training Plan Are you over 50 and looking to take on the challenge of gravel racing? You are about to embark on an exhilarating journey that will push your physical limits and test your mental tenacity. However, before you hit the starting line, it’s…
Read MoreResearch Backs Strength Training for Masters’ Cyclocross Racers To Boost Speed, Power
Research backs strength training for masters cyclocross racers to boost speed, power Are you a master’s cyclocross racer looking to take your performance to the next level? If yes, then incorporating strength training into your routine could be the game-changer you need. By building strength and power in key areas of your body, you can…
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