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Strength Training for Gravel Cyclists Over 40: Boost Power, Endurance, and Injury Prevention
Strength Training for Gravel Cyclists Over 40: Boost Power, Endurance, and Injury Prevention Gravel bike racing at all levels is a mix of endurance, power, and technical skill. For cyclists over 40, maintaining performance and preventing injuries often require more than time on the bike. Strength training can enhance power, endurance, and resilience while mitigating…
Read MoreThe Power of Sleep: Essential Recovery Strategies for Older Endurance Athletes
The Power of Sleep: Essential Recovery Strategies for Older Endurance Athletes For older endurance athletes—cyclists, runners, and triathletes—adequate sleep is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. As we age, the demands of training, recovery, and life stressors require a deliberate focus on quality rest. Sleep plays a central role in recovery, mental health, hormonal…
Read MoreFive Strategies to Prevent Injury and Improve Performance For Aging Endurance Athletes
Five Strategies to Prevent Injury and Improve Performance For Aging Endurance Athletes One of the most significant challenges faced by aging endurance athletes, including runners, cyclists, and triathletes who are over 40, is the increased risk of injury. For example, a lower back/hip problem has been keeping me from fully training on the bike for…
Read MoreMastering midlife nutrition: a guide for the over-50 endurance athlete to lose weight, gain energy
Mastering midlife nutrition: a guide for the over-50 endurance athlete to lose weight, gain energy Navigating nutrition after 50 can be tricky at best, especially as an endurance athlete. I had a long discussion with several older male athletes about nutrition recently and decided to share my current understanding. (I have a nutrition certification, and…
Read MoreGravel Race Success As A Cyclist Over 50: A Guide to Training, Nutrition, and Recovery Changes
Gravel Race Success As A Cyclist Over 50: A Guide to Training, Nutrition, and Recovery Changes Cyclists over 50 are putting in some of their best performances at long gravel races. While we may not be able to compete with the 20-year-olds at the pointy end, older men and women can complete and excel at…
Read MoreNutrition for Endurance Athletes Over 50: Fueling Your Body for Optimal Performance
Nutrition for Endurance Athletes Over 50: Fueling Your Body for Optimal Performance As endurance athletes (cyclists, runners, triathletes, nordic skiers) over 50, understanding the specific nutritional needs of our bodies is crucial for maintaining optimal performance. Aging affects metabolism, muscle mass, and recovery, thus requiring a more tailored approach to nutrition. This article aims to…
Read MoreStrength 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 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 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 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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