Weight Lifting Experiment #1 Here is the story about how I have spent six months testing and optimizing a training program helping athletes to become stronger without adding muscle mass. So far, it has been a success, but it is clear that I am a much better coach than an athlete. Why is this weight
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Getting older – it happens to us all. Most people are content to pick up their pipe and slippers and enjoy a more relaxing, sedentary lifestyle in their twilight years. Pottering about in the garden might be the total of their exercise regime. But if you are passionate about sport, keeping fit, and challenging yourself
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The $64,000 question for cyclists aiming to boost their performance: should they make lifting weights a part of their training regime? There are many arguments for and against, and few topics raise the hackles of bike fans more than this. But, in my view, one thing is sure: when you have a busy life and
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1. Know how hard to trainUnderstand the terms’ overreaching’ and ‘overtraining’ and use them to improve your performance. Distinguishing overtraining from overreaching is essential because overreaching is a very natural process when we train. That is an advanced use of the super-compensation principle. 2. Make a training planPlan your training and set a goal for
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When a new year begins, it’s a great time to implement new training strategies. Here is a list of 33 great ways to boost your cycling performance. I’m sure that you can find inspiration for your cycling training and wish you a very happy new year! Indoor Cycling 1. 7 Secure Ways to Improve Your
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