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Mar 13, 2018
The 10 Laws of Endurance Training
1. Train Frequently, All Year-Round The human body thrives on physical activity. Little and often always outweighs heavy training...
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Feb 1, 2018
QUICK GUIDE: Supplements for cyclists - What to take, what not to take
As endurance athletes we tend to be very aware of what we put into our bodies. To keep up with the taxing rides, workouts and...
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Feb 1, 2018
Start with these 5 skills every rider should learn.
Mountain biking can take you places you would never ordinarily have been, but it also has the tendency to put you in situations you would...
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Feb 1, 2018
How mountain biking makes us smarter.
Forget Countdown, crosswords and quizzes; all we need to do is ride. Improved spatial memory, thinking skills, attention and decision...
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Feb 1, 2018
Stage Race Nutrition - Getting it right
From www.wines2whales.co.za The Issue: Over fuel and you’re left feeling sluggish, weighed down and potentially dealing with GI problems....
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Feb 1, 2018
STRONG is the new SEXY - Using strength to become a better rider.
As a personal trainer and triathlete, I train a variety of people; from those wanting to lose weight, those that want to tone and reshape...
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Feb 1, 2018
Three Points of Contact - Hands, Feet & Saddle
During every ride, no matter the level of rider you are, there are 3 points of contact while on the bike. Your hands, your feet and your...
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Feb 1, 2018
DIY "Racebar" - Make your Own
Make your own nutritious power packed bars for training rides and races. Ingredients: 1 cup packed dates, pitted and no sugar added 1/4...
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Feb 1, 2018
Women aren't small men: Myth busting female sports performance.
Women aren't small men. University of Waikato Research Fellow Dr Stacy Sims dispels some of the myths about female sports performance....
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Feb 1, 2018
8 Myths About Women Who Mountain Bike
My lady mountain-biking friends are some of the most intrepid women I know, but not all of us came by it naturally. Perhaps they were...
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Feb 1, 2018
Literally - Don't Fall Over...
The yoga class I attended yesterday included a number of balance posts, from simple tree pose to a “floating” ardha chandrasana. I am not...
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Jan 11, 2018
Your Hips Don't Lie
When you’re out on your favourite trail or competing in a race, your success depends a lot on BALANCE. The better balanced you are, the...
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Jan 11, 2018
Beets for performance
Yeap. It’s true. In the sports world there are so many various herbs, foods and supplements touted for their performance enhancing...
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