Despite being one of the most common problems among cyclists, cramps remain one of the great unsolved mysteries. Those of us who cycle or exercise regularly know perfectly well what cramps are and how they feel, but the reasons why they occur are as varied as the miracle solutions we’re…
Many people take up cycling to lose or control their weight. Getting off the couch and exercising is a big step. These 8 tips will guide you towards weight loss and new, permanent healthy habits. Before we begin, there is one thing you should bear in mind: Don’t try to…
We have already told you about the health benefits of cycling in a previous post. While this correlation appears in study after study, let’s not forget that correlation does not imply causation. In other words: you can go out cycling, feel good while pedaling, as well as for a while…
No, cycling is not bad for the sexual health of women and men, it actually is very beneficial as it prevents various diseases and conditions. We could stop here, but let’s provide some data to back up this statement plus a bit of history. Historical background Concerns regarding the effects…
The muscles that work the most on the bike are in your legs, as you have to move them to pedal. But they are not the only ones involved, there are a whole series of other muscles playing an important role in cycling. The most significant one is the gluteus…
Stretching is a great way for cyclists to avoid injury, improve flexibility and tell the body that it’s time to rest after pedaling. Bear in mind that the following 10 basic stretches are to be done once you get off the bike. Stretching before is not recommended. If you want…
A while back it seemed that cyclists were allergic to gyms and only used them during the pre-season to lift some weights and do strength training. Then, they would forget about the gym for the rest of the year, not using it even for spinning, a fitness activity so similar…
A series of changes occur in our body when we practice cycling. Some are external, i.e. weight loss and leg muscle mass growth, others can’t be seen but we do feel them, for example, we sleep better. Several studies (1, 2) have shown that people who ride a bike 30 minutes…
You already know the positive changes that cycling brings about in your body, but it’s not all advantages. There are also “negative” or not-so-positive effects (depending on how you look at it) that sooner or later become apparent. Especially if you spend a lot of time on the saddle and…
