This post presents targeted stretches and exercises you can do to cure or prevent cyclist's knee (patellar tendinitis). This condition is an overuse injury that causes pain and inflammation in the patellar tendon—the thick band of tissue that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). You can find more information in our other post, Four Steps to Prevent and … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Stretches for Cyclists for Pain and Injury Prevention
In this guide, we present the best stretches for cyclists for all the most common cycling-related aches and pains. They are organized into lists based on body parts and specific pains and injuries. Cycling is a wonderful sport, but the repetitive motions and hours on a narrow saddle can take a toll on your body. Whether you're dealing with tight hips, lower back pain, or … [Read more...]
Middle Back Pain in Cyclists: Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
This post contains information on what causes middle back pain in cyclists, plus structured stretches and strength workouts to help you end the pain. Because after all, we all want to be out of pain and back on our bikes as soon as possible. Be sure to read to the end of the post for extra tips to avoid middle back pain. You may have noticed that a lot of my posts lately … [Read more...]
Why Cycling Is the Ultimate Full-Body Workout (and How to Get the Most Out of It)
In this post, we explain why cycling is the ultimate full-body workout, and show you how to make sure you are reaping the maximum benefits from cycling. If you’ve ever hopped on a bike and felt the wind rush past you as your legs powered you forward, you probably already know that cycling is a great workout. But did you know that it’s not just about your legs? A lot of … [Read more...]
Exercise Doesn’t Help with Fat Loss – A Myth that Needs to be Busted?
The Internet is currently flooded with fitness influencers telling us that exercise does not help us to lose weight. This is pretty much the opposite of what the experts were telling us previously. So what’s the truth? In this post we examine the science, and try to answer the question of whether exercise helps with fat loss. The notion that exercise doesn't help with weight … [Read more...]
