Interval training is an excellent way to increase fitness, build lean mass, and simulate the demands placed on the body by one’s specific sport. Intervals can be performed indoors and out, with the athlete in ultimate control of the intensity, overload, recovery time and number of efforts. Interval training is a great way to incorporate intensity in a manner that is structured, predictable, and sport specific.
Triathlete Magazine named Adam Baskin as one of the top bike fitters in the country.
Has some aspect of your bike simply never felt “right”? Have you ever experienced back, neck, shoulder, or wrist pain when riding? Knee, foot, or ankle pain? Do your hands, feet, or saddle region ever go numb? Are you looking to maximize the comfort and performance of your bicycle?
Q-Factor While the term “Q-Factor” may seem like the name of the latest Star Trek movie, it may actually be one of the most commonly overlooked adjustments when performing a bike fit. Q-factor is actually the lateral distance between the pedal mounting surfaces of your crank-arms, or effectively, the distance between your feet(stance width). In recent years, in an attempt…
Have you ever felt like something just wasn’t right with your position on the bike? Have you been fitted multiple times but still have a nagging injury?
Have you ever felt like something just wasn’t right with your position on the bike? Have you been fitted multiple times but still have a recurring or nagging injury?
Group Rides with a Purpose I’m sure we know plenty of riders that base their entire training schedule around group rides. They do the Tuesday night ride, Wednesday night worlds, the Thursday ride, the Saturday AM ride, the Sunday AM ride, etc., week in and week out. That’s what all the fast guys do, isn’t it? Is there some logic…
A graded exercise test or field test with actual blood lactate sampling is the best way to accurately determine one’s lactate threshold heart rate, pace or work load.
Bicycle Shorts | NY Times Ah, the Sun, the Wind, the Sights, the Seat By JOHANNA JAINCHILL WITH a poorly fitted seat or shorts that chafe, cycling can be a pain. Some of this year’s saddle and shorts designs can help make a ride more comfortable. When choosing a saddle, cyclists should consider their “sit bones” – the bones that…
