If you plan on a long-distance bike ride, be it for competition or just for fun, you need to prepare carefully. While the health benefits of cycling are undeniable (Environmental Health Perspectives), there are some risks to the activity. Those risks become more pronounced when you push your body to ride for a long time. You’ll need to take certain precautions to reduce those … [Read more...]
One in Three Cyclists Experience Reduced Stress Levels
While there are many reasons why you might want to start cycling, such as improving your health and boosting your general fitness, don’t overlook the mental health benefits. Research shows that one in three cyclists find that cycling reduces their stress levels. According to statistics from The International Stress Management Association, stress accounts for 37% of all … [Read more...]
How to Record a Bike Ride with Your Garmin Vivoactive 3
I recently bought a Garmin Vivoactive 3, and I am very happy with how easy it is to record bike rides with my new Garmin smartwatch. So, I thought I would publish this simple, step-by-step guide to how to use your Garmin Vivoactive 3 to record activities such as bike rides. Step 1: Press the Button on the Side of your Garmin Vivoactive 3 My Garmin Vivoactive has a button … [Read more...]
Jump Start Your Bike Ride with Athletic Greens
It’s that time of year when spring is in the air, and most of us are feeling more active, more positive, and more inclined to set new goals. Getting healthier is mainly about two things: more activity, and healthier eating. It’s not that hard to get out more on your bike as the weather improves. But improving our diets can be more challenging. In that respect, I have found a … [Read more...]
Meditation and Cycling – How to Practice Mindfulness While Cycling
Life today has become more stressful, and most of us have chaos going on inside our minds. Due to our excessive work responsibilities, it seems difficult to get up and hit the gym once you’re home. We need activities that can make us fit and provide us a chance to get away from the worries of the materialistic world. Well if you’re in a similar situation, cycling is just what … [Read more...]
