Cycling can involve some impact on the groin area. If you take a bump the wrong way it can hurt and therefore it’s reasonable to assume that it can affect your ability to conceive a child. So, I looked into the scientific research on this topic and today I will share what I found. It’s …
What’s the difference between Peloton and regular spin bikes? Here’s the quick answer: Peloton bikes are ideal for people looking for intense exercise and with a bit of a budget. On the other hand, if you are someone who wants just to build stamina and maintain overall health, regular spin bikes may be a better …
Exercising regularly and still not seeing the number on the weighing scale go down can be extremely frustrating. But hopping on a bike and going for a ride can be one of the best ways to achieve your weight-loss goals. But to do this, you need to optimize your cadence. What’s the best cycling cadence …
Cycling cadence can be a very confusing topic for many beginner cyclists. Whether among new triathletes or cycling hobbyists, everyone always wonders what the best cadence drill is and why. The best cadence drills cover strength endurance, pedaling fluidity and coordination, road racing cadence, sprint cycling cadence, fast pedaling, high-speed seated sprints, and power starts. …
The cycling leg is the longest section of a triathlon, sandwiched between the swim and run, but how far is the bike ride, and how best to approach it? The Olympic distance triathlon has a 40km cycle leg. This is the standard distance within a triathlon, although there are variations. The correct equipment, sensible training, …
Having a tooth extracted is never the nicest of things to happen to you. It can be painful as it is a form of surgery, but what happens when it comes to cycling after it? Oral surgeons recommend not to cycle for at least 24 hours after a tooth extraction. Some may recommend up to …
So you have just had a nice dinner and feel like stretching your legs, so should cycling be the answer to all of this? It will certainly get the blood flowing, but is this the right thing to do while still digesting your food? I have to admit that I regularly combine eating and cycling …
Injuries are hugely frustrating, and groin strains are no exception. However, if you do not allow time for the strain to heal you risk aggravating the injury further. Even when the groin strain is a result of something other than cycling, due care needs to be given to allow any pain and swelling to subside …
When you have a strong core, you have better balance, you are less likely to get injured, and you have more support for your spine while cycling. You might have heard of ‘engaging your core’ during cycling. But how do you do this? To engage your core while cycling, maintain an upright posture, keep your …
I’ve ridden bikes obsessively all my life, but there was a time a few years ago when I started experiencing numbness in my legs after cycling. Luckily, with research, I was able to pinpoint the causes of this and to nip this in the bud. In this post, I’ll look at: What causes leg numbness …