For those who enjoy biking on the open road, at some point you will likely come across surfaces other than asphalt. A question that many riders have is, is riding a road bike on dirt or gravel ok? The answer to that is, yes, riding a road bike on dirt or gravel surfaces is fine. … Read more
Depending on your age and level of health, it is likely that you have experienced back pains of some sort in your life, and for many, this has occurred more than once. While there can be obvious reasons for the uncomfortable state, one of the questions that people may search for an answer to is, … Read more
Can Biking Help With Running Both biking and running are great outdoor (primarily) cardiovascular aerobic activities that you can do at various speeds, distances, and intensities. As both types of athletes are constantly looking to improve their strength, endurance, and overall fitness levels, there are various ways in which biking can help improve one’s running. … Read more
When people head to the gym, they will notice that there are usually two of four commonly used exercise bikes available for use. The spin bike and the upright stationary bike (the others being a recumbent bike and an air/fan bike). Each bike provides users with its own unique fitness advantages. Still, it is important … Read more
Electric Bikes vs Regular Bikes As with many things these days that involve technology, bikes have seen a significant change since the first bike, designed by German Karl Von Drais, hit the road in 1817. From a vehicle with no pedals, a wooden frame and leather-covered tires mounted on iron rims and wooden wheels, the … Read more
To the untrained, the split squat and the lunge are the same movement and while it is not uncommon for the two exercises to be confused for one another, there are several differences between the two movements that target your legs and your glutes. Although the setup for the exercise is the same and the … Read more
Whether it is a pair of Jimmy Choo’s, Jordan’s, hiking boots, or cycling shoes, the fit is equally important, if not more, as the name brand and the look. When trying to figure out how cycling shoes should fit, you will probably have several questions. Of course, you want to enjoy wearing your new biking … Read more
Best Way To Listen To Music While Running Getting outside, enjoying nature and all of its sounds is peace of mind for some. For others, they enjoy taking tunes with them wherever they go. For runners, this is no different. Some want to immerse themselves into the task at hand, being in tune with themselves … Read more
How Long Do Bike Tires Last? Bike tires, like shoes, car tires, bus passes, and skateboards (you name it) have a certain life expectancy before they become a safety hazard. Think of it this way, the soles of your shoes wear out, as do your car tires. Your bus pass expires and your skateboard or … Read more
Hip Thrust Alternatives Hip thrusts are among one of the most popular exercises to help build size and strength in your glutes. Done with or without resistance, this exercise that targets the posterior chain, focusing mainly on the three gluteal muscles, plus the hamstrings, quads, hip adductors, and core helps to improve not only strength … Read more
