Cycling and Health Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/cycling-and-health-cycling-and-fitness/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:23:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 7 of the Best Baby and Child Bike Seats for 2025 – Reviews and Videos https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-baby-and-child-bike-seats/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-baby-and-child-bike-seats/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:08:16 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=32161 7 of the Best and Safest Baby and Child Bike Seats, with Reviews and Videos - 2019. Rear -mounted child bike seats keep your child snugly tucked just behind youMaggie features her picks for 7 of the best and safest baby and child bike seats to take your kids along for your bike ride. We include reviews and videos. Also, enjoy our quick comparison chart that will help you to choose the best option for your family's needs.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-baby-and-child-bike-seats/feed/ 2 32161 7 Easy Tips to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain https://averagejoecyclist.com/7-ways-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/7-ways-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 12:08:01 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38451 ways to prevent cycling knee painHere are 7 easy tips to prevent cycling knee pain. A few easy, simple, and inexpensive actions will help to prevent cycling knee pain and keep you on your bike. Includes video that shows you how to strengthen your knees, in order to prevent cycling knee pain.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/7-ways-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain/feed/ 0 38451 How Indoor Cycling Can Cause Side Pain and How to Fix It https://averagejoecyclist.com/side-pain/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/side-pain/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 12:08:08 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45908 Side pain in cyclistsThis post explains exactly how stationary cycling can cause side pain, and how to prevent and cure it. The good news is that it is usually nothing serious and can often be resolved with simple adjustments and stretches. This post will walk you through the stretches and strength-building exercises you can do to both prevent and relieve cycling-induced side pain.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/side-pain/feed/ 0 45908 Best Smart Watch to Monitor Your HRV: Garmin vs Fitbit vs Apple vs Samsung https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-smart-watch-to-monitor-your-hrv/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-smart-watch-to-monitor-your-hrv/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:08:58 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=46000 Since I got my new Garmin Instinct watch, I have continued wearing my Samsung Galaxy watch, so that I can compare accuracy. So far, I have been amazed at how much they are in perfect agreement. The difference, of course, is that Garmin collects way more data, and gives it all to youAre you trying to decide which is the best smart watch to monitor your HRV (heart rate variability)? If so then this post is for you. HRV is an important fitness metric that you can use to improve your training and fitness. We compare some of the best smart watches to monitor your HRV. We focus on how well they do the job, how well they use this information to help you with your training, and how affordable (or not) they are.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-smart-watch-to-monitor-your-hrv/feed/ 0 46000 What is HRV, Why Should I Care, and How Can I Measure It? https://averagejoecyclist.com/what-is-hrv/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/what-is-hrv/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:52:05 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45961 The Polar H10 chest heart rate monitor is highly regarded for its accuracy. This is a vital concern if you are interested in tracking your HRVHRV (heart rate variability) is an important fitness metric that is not yet widely appreciated. In this post we explain exactly what HRV is, show why you should care about it, and explain in detail how to monitor your HRV and use it to improve your training. We also compare some of the top activity trackers in terms of how well they work for tracking HRV and using it as a metric to improve your training and fitness.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/what-is-hrv/feed/ 0 45961 Stretches and Exercises for Cyclist’s Knee (Patellar Tendinitis) https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-cyclists-knee/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-cyclists-knee/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:07:03 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45954 This post presents targeted stretches and exercises you can do to cure or prevent cyclist's knee (patellar tendinitis). This is a painful condition that can keep you off your bike for weeks or even months. Our post will help you get back on your bike as soon as possible.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-cyclists-knee/feed/ 0 45954 The Ultimate Guide to Stretches for Cyclists for Pain and Injury Prevention https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-for-cyclists/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-for-cyclists/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:58:28 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45862 The Ultimate Guide to Stretches for Cyclists for Pain and Injury PreventionIn this guide, we present the best stretches for cyclists for all the most common cycling-related aches and pains. The stretches are organized into lists based on body parts and specific pains and injuries. Bookmark this post to refer back to every time that too much time in the saddle comes with a painful price.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/stretches-for-cyclists/feed/ 0 45862 Middle Back Pain in Cyclists: Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief https://averagejoecyclist.com/middle-back-pain-in-cyclists/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/middle-back-pain-in-cyclists/#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:31:12 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45828 Middle Back Pain in Cyclists: Stretches and Exercises for Pain ReliefThis post contains information on what causes middle back pain in cyclists, plus structured stretches and strength workouts to help you end the pain. At the end of the post we include useful tips and strategies for dealing with mid-back pain.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/middle-back-pain-in-cyclists/feed/ 3 45828 Why Cycling Is the Ultimate Full-Body Workout (and How to Get the Most Out of It) https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-is-the-ultimate-full-body-workout/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-is-the-ultimate-full-body-workout/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:17:55 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45685 Why Cycling Is the Ultimate Full-Body Workout (and How to Get the Most Out of It)Did you ever think of cycling as a full-body workout? Many people assume cycling just works your legs, but in this post we explain how it also works your core, upper body, and cardiovascular system. In this post, we dive into why cycling is the ultimate full-body workout and explain how you can maximize its benefits. Our post includes advice on fueling your rides (nutrition for cyclists), as well as a Beginner’s Cycling Workout Plan to improve endurance and strength.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-is-the-ultimate-full-body-workout/feed/ 0 45685 Exercise Doesn’t Help with Fat Loss – A Myth that Needs to be Busted? https://averagejoecyclist.com/does-exercise-help-with-fat-loss/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/does-exercise-help-with-fat-loss/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:16:39 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45643 Does exercise help with weight lossThe 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. In particular, we focus on whether exercise first helps us to lose fat, and then helps us to keep it off.

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