The list of nutrition plans seems endless at times: Paleo, Zone, South Beach, Vegan, low-fat, low-carb, and on and on. We would love to hear which nutrition strategy works best for you? How do you reach your desired racing weight and make sure to have enough energy to train day-in and day-out? Please post your thoughts to our Facebook wall. Thanks!
From first time riders to Olympians, Ian has helped thousands of athletes achieve their cycling and triathlon goals. Ian develops much of the Fit Werx fitting and analysis protocols and is responsible for technology training and development. He is regarded as one of the industry leaders in bicycle fitting, cycling biomechanics and bicycle geometry and design. He is dedicated to making sure the Fit Werx differences are delivered daily and provides Fit Werx with corporate direction and is responsible for uniting our staff and initiatives.
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Does Your Power Decline When Riding Indoors? By Dean Phillips, Fit Werx Many cyclists struggle to hold the same power output on a trainer that they maintain outside. Lack of motivation and scenery are often blamed, but the true answers are locked under the dust of your old physics textbooks from high school. I’ll save…
By Mike Burris, USA Cycling Coach I remember when I started riding. It was about ten years ago. I had allowed myself to become an overweight, workaholic during my 20s and was in desperate need of exercise both to halt the weight gain and to reduce the stress. My lawyer at the time was a…
By Dean Phillips, Fit Werx Have you ever noticed that your average bike speed is slower when it’s cold out? Look no further than any local 10-mile weekly time trial and some riders seem to be up to a minute slower on the coldest days compared to their PR times on warm mid summer days….
By Coach Suzan Ballmer, M.Ed So, you have spent the winter really focusing on your swim technique, efficiency, power & speed. You have seen a steady improvement and are having a lot of fun keeping pace with the faster swimmers at masters. Then the weather changed and you went for some bike rides outside focused…
by Amanda Russell, Endurance Coaching The hardest part of triathlon is the run. You’re tired, your legs hurt, the temperature has risen and you start to fade. We’ve most all been there. You get slower and slower and slower, maybe even walk, sometimes cramp. While several factors can play into fatigue at this point in…
by Amanda Russell, Endurance Coaching This is a recap of points covered during a group ride and clinic I held for beginner triathletes last week that I sent out to participants. Braking: Your right brake lever is for the rear brake, your left brake lever is the front brake. Never use only your front brake….