If you are somebody who cycles either for leisure, fitness or sports, you might have noticed an ache on your back. Although cycling leg-based exercise, you work out several parts of your body. In addition to the primary moving joins (hips, knees, and ankles), the upper body is also engaged and that involves your back. How cycling might affect your back When … [Read more...] about Reduce your lower back pain when you are cycling
Tips to do if you would like to be better running
If you have been preparing for a triathlon running and wish to see significant improvements, there are several tweaks to help you become faster. Work on your balance Did you know that poor balance causes ankle sprains? It doesn’t end there; a poor balance is also a sign that the hip flexors, ankles, core, and feet are not strong enough. The best thing to do is to … [Read more...] about Tips to do if you would like to be better running
Mom Pumps Breast Milk During 70.3 Ironman
A mother from Tucson, Arizona, has done the impossible while participation in a-mile 70.3 Ironman. Jaime Sloan, a mother of two, saw that her planned stop to pump breast milk during the triathlon could make her miss her personal record. "I knew that I would PR because I had a really amazing bike ride and a pretty decent swim,” she commented after the race "I had brought my … [Read more...] about Mom Pumps Breast Milk During 70.3 Ironman
Running Outside In Winter Or In Summer, What’s Best?
When preparing for a triathlon or any other endurance race, running outdoors is excellent for build in stamina and strength. You’ll notice a significant difference in how you run and how you recover depending on the weather. What follows is a winter vs. summer running comparison. In winter… Running is much easier Our bodies find it much easier to run at low … [Read more...] about Running Outside In Winter Or In Summer, What’s Best?
You Can Improve Your Ironman Time By Doing This
The Ironman Triathlon is one of the toughest day sporting events in the world. The race consists of a 2.4.mile (3.86 km) swim, a 122-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile (42.20 km) run. In most Ironmans, participants have a limited time of 16 to 17 hours to complete the race. Mateus Pimenta, a 36-year old Brazilian man, managed to complete Ironman Vichy … [Read more...] about You Can Improve Your Ironman Time By Doing This