We’ve all seen pro cyclists with muscles that have been extremely toned by cycling, and the classic physique of big muscular legs with a comparatively small upper body and slim arms. There’s good ...
If you’re like most cyclists, you wouldn’t mind being stronger or more muscular—but you’d rather ride your bike than spend hours in the gym. The good news: Cycling can help you build muscle and ...
Every sport has specialized training, specialized gear, specialized nutrition. Heck, every niche of every sport is specialized--the training an 800-meter runner does is worlds away from that of a ...
Cycling increases blood flow to muscles used in running - the calves, quads and hamstrings. Improved circulation helps ...
If you’ve been thinking about unearthing that bicycle tucked in the back of your garage gathering cobwebs, or if you’ve been eying your neighbors with envy as they breezily cycle past you when you’re ...
We’ve looked at muscle fibre typology of world-class cyclists in different disciplines, and also how typology may affect recovery from high-intensity workouts. Now let’s explore how typology may ...
Proper aftercare is essential to ensure fast recovery, prevent injuries, and prepare your body for your next ride.
Riding or running before you lift weights could amplify the effects of the lifting, according to a new study of the molecular effects of combining endurance and resistance exercise in a single workout ...
New AI 'smart' cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider's muscles to improve performance have been unveiled by a UK start-up. While technology had ...
Cyclists are less likely than footballers and participants in other ‘change of direction’ sports to strain their groin. However, cycling can cause different kinds of groin pain, which can be downright ...