Reverse periodisation turns the idea of long, slow base building on its head. And the smart trainer may well be the ideal platform upon which to try it out.
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I want to lose weight
Great! But the reason you are probably reading this article is because you want to lose weight while or even through exercising. I hate to be the one to tell you, but first let me burst this bubble, you probably won’t. The title of an editorial in the scientific journal British Journal of Sports Medicine actually says it all: “You cannot outrun a bad diet”.
Read moreIf you’re a runner with a newly purchased smart trainer and are wondering how to make the transition to cycling, here are the top cycling workouts for runners.
Read moreWith racing postponed and outdoor activities restricted, here’s how to ensure you get a full workout indoors. And stay both physically and mentally fit.
Read moreSweet spot training
You probably have heard of it, but chances are you might not exactly know the meaning of it. So, what’s up with sweet spot training, what does it exactly entail and what is it good for?
Read moreImmune-boosting workouts
Low immune function means an increased risk of infection. Here’s what cyclists can do on the smart trainer to ensure they’re primed to fight off harmful microbes.
Read moreYou take your bike out for a ride regularly, and maybe you even monitor your training load. You might even follow a training plan. Everything done correctly, right? Well maybe, because a lot of cyclists forget about their nutrition strategy. And this is a pity, because sub-optimal nutrition hampers making improvements.
Read moreHeart rate zones
To get a better understanding about training in heartrate zones, this article will focus on what these zones are and how to use them.
Read moreCycling and coffee go hand in hand. Whether for motivation or a jolt prior to a race, here’s how the miracle compound we call caffeine works in the body of a cyclist.
Read moreGet Fast With Low TSS
TSS is one of the most useful metrics for cyclists, but more isn’t always better. Here we explain how you can get fast with lower training stress.
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