QUESTION: Is Zwift good for beginners? I know it has a lot of racing and workouts, and those seem difficult. I have access to a Wahoo Core smart trainer because my roommate doesn’t mind me using his, and he says my bike will fit on it. I just want to get in some basic exercise…
By Coach John Hughes I wrote a recent column on Anti-Aging: Interval Training Increases Longevity. This column explains how to do intensity exercise. For many riders intervals sound like “no pain, no gain.” No worries! I explain in this column Why ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Is Wrong. And intensity training to increase your longevity doesn’t…
By Stan Purdum The Stark County (Ohio) Bicycle Club offers group rides every day of the year. Some get canceled because of rain or inclement weather, but most happen, and if you live in or near that county, joining the club provides many opportunities to ride with others. And the rides are designated Class A,…
By Coach John Hughes Multiple studies describe the benefits of intensity training for older adults. This column describes the research and benefits. A future column will describe how to do intensity training and have sample workouts. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) “The recent enthusiasm for interval-based exercise can be traced to…
By Kevin Kolodziejski You’re about to read why gaining some weight in the winter might not be the worst thing in the world for your cycling come summer. What comes first, though, is a confession that doesn’t exactly constitute a news flash — especially if you happened to glance at my byline. I’ve never been pregnant.
