In STRETCHING & CORE STRENGTH FOR THE CYCLIST, our new 57-page eBook, Coach Rick Schultz and Amy Schultz clear up the confusion and take the guesswork out of knowing what to do, and how to do it, to implement a stretching and core strengthening program: Just $14.95; $12.71 forPremium Members, who save 15%! In the 3-article WINTER CYCLING…
By Coach Rick Schultz Ever wonder why the pros are so fast? One of the many reasons – genetics aside – is that they pedal differently than you and me. But we can all learn the same techniques, and the winter, or off-season, is the perfect time to improve your stroke so that you’re ready to…
Question: I ride with a couple of buddies who seem to easily drop everyone on the hills. It’s not like they’re wispy little guys doing it with a crazy power-to-weight ratio. What’s the secret to getting up the hills faster like them? Coach Rick Schultz Replies: My reply may sound a little trite, but it…
The American College of Sports Medicine Recommendations By Coach John Hughes “Act Now.” No, this isn’t a sales pitch on late night television! Even if you’re a young 50-something (or even younger), now is the time to start taking care of all aspects of your physical condition, not just ride your bike! A…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. If you don’t exercise regularly and vigorously, expect to lose a significant amount of muscle strength as you age, and expect that loss of strength to reduce the quality of your life. A 15-year follow-up study showed that older people who lift weights at least twice a week had a 46…
