Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
It was all systems go today: the WiFi at Virgin Active worked without interruptions and so did the Wattbike App. I felt strong throughout the workout. When I reached 50Kms I knew I could easily do another 10K (or even 20K). I decided to continue for another 10K to bring the total to 60K (a
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One of my least favorite weekends of the year is when clocks tumble backwards. The beginning of fall training for me is a sign I can no longer deny summer is over and winter is coming. As a 58-year-old cyclist, here’s how I change my training for the fall and what I recommend you should
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Rowing is a coordinated muscle action that involves every large muscle group in the body. The following sections illustrate the primary muscles used during each movement of the rowing stroke. 1. The Catch 2. The Drive 3. The Finish 4. The Recovery Click on an image to enlarge it Sources: Daily Burn Dynamic Indoor Rowers
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Trying to improve my performance, on today’s workout I increased the total distance to 20,000 meters. 10,000m, a small break and then another 10,000m. Really enjoyed it. Drinking my concoction ‘Tony’s Workout Smoothie’ just prior to commencing and during the workout definitely kept me going.
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Today I did my first 2 x 7,500m (15Km in total) on the Concept 2 indoor rower. I feel really pleased about it but this is a “drop in the ocean” when compared to what other indoor rowers do. Daniel, my rowing buddy in Michigan (US) does between 15K and 25Km every single day! Talk
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When I do a heavy workout for example 3 x 5,000 meters on the Concept 2 indoor rower, I sip this smoothie during and after the workout. It keeps me going through the 15,000 meters. Should you have any suggestions on how to improve this drink you are welcome to leave your comments below. Into
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While mileage might make champions, is this the best training model for success? Sarah Moseley, British Rowing Sport Scientist (physiology), explores the options Mileage makes champions is a common phrase used amongst coaches and scientists. Originally said by Steve Fairbairn, founder of the Head of the River Race, the influential coach was a strong believer
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Bananas are one of America’s favorite fruits, with some 96 percent of consumers reporting buying bananas last year. In fact, on average, Americans eat more than 28 pounds of bananas per person, per year! That’s good news because bananas are nutrient-rich and offer other a wide variety of health benefits. For example, did you know
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Saturday, 8 December saw over 2,000 competitors take part in the 2018 Mizuno British Rowing Indoor Championships. With 120 races over 83 events it officially became the biggest indoor rowing event in the world. Racing started at 9am and went on non-stop into the evening, culminating in the men’s 4,000m relay event. The team relays
Myth #1: Rowing is only an upper body workout. Rowing involves every large muscle group in the body. The legs are the primary driver on each stroke, followed by the core and finishing with the arms. The sliding seat allows the athlete to horizontally “jump” on each stroke, using the large muscles of the legs. Rowing is
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