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Heart Rate Variability During Exercise

Heart Rate Variability During Exercise

The demand of usable devices for measuring power on roads during the racing and training has increased considerably. The heart rate (HR) tool among them is the widely used by athletes and racers which act as a training tool and it is tremendous beneficial to athletes. The HR tools are inexpensive and remain the choice of many athletes to track their intensity levels. Dealing with regular heart rate... read more

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Importance of your Training Equipment

Importance of your Training Equipment

Whether you’re riding your bicycle for fun or for competition, the type of equipment you use will play a large part in how well you do. Serious cyclists will spend a lot of time on their bicycle during the base training period, the season and even occasionally in the off season; therefore, it’s important they have good equipment to work with. Although they won’t be using their equipment... read more

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Basic Nutrition Rules in Cycling

Basic Nutrition Rules in Cycling

For a professional cyclist, nutrition is of vital concern. It is the only thing that provides the body with the fuel to carry on. It also replaces all the nutrients that are lost by the body due to the physical exertion that is involved in cycling at tougher terrains. Drinks Electrolyte replacement Where hyponatremia is not concerned, assume 3 liters is not a problem. A good choice is to use the balanced... read more

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Why Nutrition is so Important in Cycling

Why Nutrition is so Important in Cycling

There are four nutrition periods for a cyclist. The primary sources for fluid loss are sweat and urine. It is important to monitor your fluid loss Riding nutrition There are four nutrition periods for a cyclist when planning their cycling nutrition. These four periods include training, pre-race, post-race and non-race. The priorities in your nutrition intake for cycling are as follows: water, calories... read more

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Including Rest in your Bicycle Training Schedule

Including Rest in your Bicycle Training Schedule

Rest will help your overall fitness. You need to schedule rest in your training routine. Be sure you rest If you cycle two times per day every day for a short amount of time you may see benefits. This type of training will not be of an advantage for long periods. This type of training is not advantageous for long periods because your body needs time to rest, recover and build strength and endurance. Schedule... read more

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