How much can I increase my FTP?
So you have been training a lot but you are wondering how much can I increase my FTP before you start to plateau. Maybe you are looking to bump up your FTP by 100 watts before the summer. While this is possible, it is a...
How Many Calories Get Burned by Running on a Treadmill?
A few minutes’ workout, say 20 minutes, on a treadmill, feels almost like an eternity. The feeling of fatigue makes you hope that you are seriously burning calories. The calories you burn will be determined by whether you run, walk or jog. Your size is...
How to Do a Bike Track Stand
A Practical and Fun Skill for Road Riders and Mountain Bikers Track standing is a great practical skill for mountain bikers and road riders alike. And it's not that hard to master. Track Stand Benefits For the road rider, an effective track stand means not having to unclip...
How do I stop my goggles from fogging?
I’m sure that most of us have used the spit trick to de-fog our swim goggles, but if you want a less bacteria laden, and loger lasting result there are alternatives. Scuba divers may be familiar with products such as Sea Drops, which are commercial...
Cycling Performance tests
If you don't measure, you don't learn, if you don't learn, you don't improve. It's that simple and that true. If we don't have measurable and comparable references of our performance we won't be able to know, with certainty and reliability, if our training is...
Energy management in triathlon
One of the key performance factors in any endurance sport is the athlete's ability to manage the energy at his disposal to keep running, swimming or pedaling at a good pace from the start to the finish line. How do you get a good pace...
10k training guide
Are you an athlete or a runner who just finished a 5k and looking to challenge yourself over a longer distance? This article might help you with the 6 weeks 10k training plan and help get you fit. This can help provide beginners the endurance needed...
Training Ride Drills for cycling
The following cycling techniques and drills can be incorporated into training rides to help develop and improve road bike handling skills. They are grouped by techniques to apply, and specific drills to practice, during a ride. Be careful when performing these drills, and practice within...
5k run tips for the beginner
There are so many training plans promising to get you ready to run your first or fastest 5K that who knows where to start. Some plans call for you to run 3 days a week while others want you hitting the pavement 5 days a...
Cycling training plan – improving performance
Cycling has become more and more popular over the years. It is a great way to stay in shape while seeing the beautiful landscapes that our world has to offer. People get great joy out of the physical determination necessary to ride up long hills...
