Let's look at some of the anti-inflammatory foods that you can add to your training diet as a cyclist to overcome inflammation : Fatty fish: they are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA along with being a good source of protein. Best sources of ... Read More

Muscle cramping is serious because you can lose a race if your muscle locks up. So to prevent muscle cramping and muscular imbalances, it is important to identify where the imbalance is and then concentrate on strengthening exercises to focus that particular muscle group. Muscle groups which are often ... Read More

Knee pain is common among cyclists. Symptoms of knee pain include swelling and stiffness, popping or crunching sounds, inability to fully straighten your leg or redness and warmth to touch. This article talks about home remedies for instant relief from knee pain. Use RICE: If you are ... Read More

If you are following a balanced and healthy diet, some additional supplements could help to increase your performance. Here is a list of performance-boosting supplements that you should be adding to your training diet : Whey protein: While pedalling time the muscle fibres break down to make them stronger and rebuild ... Read More

This article talks about protein requirements for a cyclist as it is an essential macronutrient for the process of muscle protein synthesis. Protein is important for recovery, and without this, you may not be able to see effective results. So the next question is how much protein does a ... Read More

The time that you spend off your bike recovering is very important and vital as the time you spend training. If you don’t repair your muscle damage, then one can be left with much more than aching legs. Recovery time is important to reduce injury, fatigue and soreness. Follow ... Read More

Alcohol is devoid of any kind of nutrients, and yes it does not help you in “carb loading“. So be aware of the following facts when it comes to alcohol consumption : It’s a Toxin: Your body treats alcohol like a toxin, and these toxins end up ... Read More

Cycling is an endurance sport which can last for more than one hour, so keeping your body well-nourished and hydrated is very important. Power Protein is a great protein supplement for a cyclist that should be included in the daily diet to meet the increased protein requirements. Steadfast Nutrition ... Read More

Metabolism is influenced by a lot of factors like age, genes, body type, gender and is not just independent of your lifestyle. Try to focus on these simple lifestyle changes to increase and boost up your metabolism as a cyclist: High-intensity interval training: These workouts include bursts ... Read More