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Master Your Running Paces with the Jack Daniels Formula
When it comes to running, pacing plays a crucial role in achieving your goals and maximizing performance. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, understanding how to calculate your paces is essential. One popular method that has gained traction among runners is the Jack Daniels formula. Developed by renowned running coach and exercise scientist…
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Top 5 Strength Exercises for Cyclists
While riding your bike is undoubtedly the most essential part of your training as a cyclist, incorporating strength and conditioning exercises offers several additional and specific benefits that cannot be achieved through time spent on the bike alone. So in no particular order, here are my top 5 strength and conditioning exercises for cyclists:
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5 Reasons to use Calisthenics
In a world of high-tech exercise machines and flashy fitness trends, there’s a form of exercise that harks back to the basics – Calisthenics. Derived from the Greek words “kallos” (beauty) and “sthenos” (strength), calisthenics is a workout regimen that harnesses the power of bodyweight exercises to build strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. It’s an…
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7 Tips for getting Fit for beginners
There are many ways to get fitter, and the best approach may depend on your individual needs, preferences, and fitness goals. Here are some general tips that can help:
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Runners Plateau, break through Zone 3
Struggling to improve your run performance despite consistent and varied training sessions? The only thing that is increasing is your constant fatigue… Whilst your performance and your motivation are heading south. The chances are you are ending up in the grey area; otherwise known as zone 3 wilderness. How do you get out of this…
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Giving Kudos to the masses
Have you ever participated in a large event (maybe a race or even just a Zwift ride) and afterwards you receive Kudos on Strava from lots of other participants? I have always wanted to do the social thing and return the gesture. But can take soooo long to individually give Strava Kudos. Particularly when there…
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SufferFest – a different take on virtual training
As you may already know, armed with me shiny new SMART turbo I attempted to join the virtual cycling world of Zwift. A rather disappointing experience to say the least. However after some badgering from my ‘friends’ I have decided to try out some of the virtual cycling / training apps. Today I tried out…
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Zwift the saga continues
A second attempt at falling in lust with Zwift… Nope that failed too. Not so much as a head turn or slight interest let alone lust, passion or love! I seem to have managed to get a bit further with it in that not only is my trainer connected, but I managed to find something…