Posts Tagged ‘strength’
Five Key Principles of Winter Base Training To Keep You Fresh and Motivated
Five Key Principles of Winter Base Training To Keep You Fresh and Motivated It can be a challenge during the winter months (in most of the northern hemisphere) to get in long, endurance miles. But those miles, whether you’re running or riding, are the base training you need for the rest of your training season. …
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 MoreStrength Training for Cyclists Over 50: Research Backed Performance Boost
Strength Training for Cyclists Over 50: Research Backed Performance Boost Strength training for everyday recreational and masters cyclists could be as important to your long-term success as doing intervals. The research suggests that incorporating strength training into your cycling routine can yield numerous benefits, from improving power and endurance to reducing the risk of injury.…
Read MoreThe Best Strength Training Routines for Runners Over 50 Need More Weight, Fewer Reps
The Best Routines Of Strength Training For Runners Over 50 Need More Weight, Fewer Reps First, I hope we can establish that strength training for cyclists over 50 is scientifically proven as much as anything can be. If you aren’t strength training, you’re leaving performance on the gym floor. Second, we’re going to discuss HOW…
Read MoreYoga for Runners: 4 Ways to Enhance Your Performance
Yoga for Runners: 4 Ways to Enhance Your Performance Yoga for runners and cyclists improves performance through better balance, strength, breath control, and mobility: a lot of benefits for a short time of work! Our yoga practice holds poses longer while we focus on breathing. And that, in turn, helps build strength and mobility. Yoga…
Read MoreDo These 2 Things to Improve Durability for Endurance Athletes
Do These 2 Things to Improve Durability for Endurance Athletes If you want to improve as a cyclist, ride your bike If you want to improve as a runner, go for a run. But strength training and yoga will make you a more durable endurance athlete over the long run. Build the foundation for durability…
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