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 ...
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 ...
Riding a bike is as good a workout as it is a ton of fun. Hop on a bike—any kind—and your heart rate will pick up, your breathing rate will increase, and you’ll break a sweat. Whether you choose to ...
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 ...
Twenty minutes of cycling may prime muscles in the arms to grow more while lifting. By Gretchen Reynolds Riding or running before you lift weights could amplify the effects of the lifting, according ...
Cycling pants can do more than just keep you warm / cool, make you visible in traffic and make your ride a tad smoother through padding. A UK-based startup believes they can also help you control and ...
The numbers speak for themselves. Cycling can be at least four times more energy-efficient than walking and eight times more efficient than running. This efficiency comes from minimising three major ...