Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
I enjoyed the 60 km ride this afternoon. Virgin Active Bedfordview introduced a new Skillbike a few months ago. I enjoy this bike: it gives a great ride, the app works well and it provides lot’s of useful features. I rode Wattbikes at the gym for a number of years but I had endless issues […]
My 60 km on Technogym’s Skillbike Read More »
A cool gym, friendly staff, weight training with a variety of equipment for everyone in the family, swimming pool, undercover parking where you can park just outside the entrance to the gym. Sauna, steam room and a very modern shower room design. The Kauai restaurant at Virgin Active Eastgate serves a selection of hot drinks,
Virgin Active Eastgate – A Great Gym Read More »
Intro The last 15 Km were difficult. I hadn’t been on a bike/ indoor bike in a while but I am super pleased I completed the 80 Km. Some of my friends on Strava do a 100+ Km regularly – it is quite a long list of accomplished amateur cyclists. Hats off to Bill Fudge,
My First 80 Km Ride in 2023 Read More »
How It Works Ready to give indoor cycling a spin? Prepare to drip with sweat, get your blood pumping, and want to come back for more. Indoor cycling helps you shed fat, improve your heart health, and boost your muscle endurance. Your legs will get a serious workout. By the end of the session, you’ll have a steady stream of
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MIXING UP THE TEMPOS OF YOUR WORKOUTS CAN BOOST YOUR MOOD, ABILITY TO PROCESS INFORMATION, AND CAPACITY TO PAY ATTENTION “…the study on cyclists found that variable high-intensity exercise—a series of bike sprints interspersed with low-intensity moments—was significantly better for postride recovery than doing moderate-intensity exercise for the same amount of time…” A new study published in the journal Brain
The Benefits of Different Exercise Intensities for Your Brain Health Read More »
This was the longest Wattbike ride I have done this far and to celebrate I enjoyed the biggest slice of chocolate cake I could find. If you do Wattbiking I strongly recommend your download the App – to find out more visit the Wattbike Hub and Wattbike.com. You will obtain much useful data w.r.t. your
A 70 Km Ride Followed by Chocolate Cake Read More »
Thanks to everyone who encouraged and supported me. If I compare my results of ‘Year in Sport 2019’ to the results of those I follow on Strava such as Hans S. (Netherlands), Mark Mendes (South Africa), Mike Ramseyer (UK), Jonny Wignall (UK), Trevor Silvera (the Philippines – who cycles some 70 Kms/ day) then my
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“For a long time, the concepts of ‘time-crunched athletes’ and ‘two-a-day’ training sessions seemed completely contradictory…” read on… By Chris Carmichael,Founder & Head Coach of CTS For a long time, the concepts of ‘time-crunched athletes’ and ‘two-a-day’ training sessions seemed completely contradictory. Over the past two years, however, I’ve seen an increase in the number
Benefits and Risks of Two-a-Day Training for Cyclists Read More »
As if the bone-building, heart-strengthening, and hill-powering effects of pumping iron weren’t enough to make you cross-train. Older adults who lift weights are about 25 percent less likely to develop colon cancer than those who don’t pump iron, a new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercisefinds. These new findings join previous research
Lifting Weights Can Cut Your Cancer Risk by 25% Read More »
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