Questions tagged [bicycling]
Questions about bicycle commuting, recreational biking or competitive biking.
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Physiological ideal endurance event: short interval/short rest OR long interval/long rest
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For an endurance event that is 100% intervals, what is an ideal rest period to maximize things like lactate clearing, glycogen replenishing, etc?
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There is a cycling ...
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What to look for in a first spin bike?
With such a wide variety of brands and functions on the market, what are the main features that should be taken into account when choosing the first spin bike?
For example, a belt or chain ...
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What is the quickest way of replenishing glycogen stores post-workout?
I've recently taken up training for cycling quite intensively, and I was wondering what would be the fastest way of replenishing my glycogen stores before the next day's workout?
I've drawn up a ...
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Best diet for lots of cycling and 3 kettlebell workouts a week?
I cycle 140 miles a week and do a high, medium and light intensity kettlebell workout.
It seems to me like I need a high carb and high (ish) protein diet to sustain this. Currently I eat anything but ...
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How much time do I have to recover for a football match after intense bicycling for 6 hours as a delivery person?
I am working as a Uber Eats in my bicycle this work is really intense I need to be faster than my competitors with motorbikers, fast for my competitors no take my orders.
I really like this job ...
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Stepper or helper to get on a stationary bike
Is there any kind of widget/equipment that helps people get on a bike who have trouble doing it on their own? Specifically stationary bikes. Looking for something simple and practical
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Began bicycling cardio program a couple of weeks ago, and am still really tired all day. Is this normal?
I've restarted an exercise program, after a couple of years of not doing too much. I'm not particularly out of shape (45 yo, 5'10, 180 lbs), and can get through my program just fine, but I end up ...
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Bloody Nose/Sore Throat from Heavy Breathing During Endurance Sports
I've recently started cycling and running. I've been getting a dry throat and sometimes a bloody nose from the heavy breathing while doing these activities. I live in Arizona, and it's really hot and ...
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Freestyle step platforms vs treadmills
How does just stepping up and down (a basic step) on a step platform compare with a treadmill? Can I just do basic steps while watching TV for my cardio workouts?
How do they compare with stationary ...
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How do I keep CONSTANT WATTAGE power on indoor bikes?
I have started with Zone 2 training, where it is important to keep constant wattage
How would I do this on the equipment which supports this the best? Should it correct me by varying resistance or ...
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Which is better for core strength: cycling or running?
The question title is fairly self-explanatory. I used to be moderately fit because I cycled to the office, but two years of home working has seen my fitness levels plummet. I recently injured my back ...
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Wrist pain when cycling for over an hour
I never had any injuries to my wrists in any sport, but I started to pick up cycling again (about 2 days a week) and when I go on for over an hour my wrists start hurting.
I used to do cycling when ...
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Burning LDL with bike rides
I am trying to burn off LDL cholesterol by trying to stay in the fat burning zone(i use a wahoo HR monitor to track my zones)
I have hypertension and i love cycling, i usually take whey protein post ...
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