Both Fit Werx locations will be closed on the 4th of July, but will be open again for normal hours on Saturday, July 5th. Have a happy and safe July 4th and best to you from all of us at Fit Werx!
“The Art and Science of Tapering” is by the well qualified coaches of Tri-Hard coaching and is about the exact topic it says – tapering before an event. This presentation reviews the most up-to-date science on tapering for cycling, running and triathlon. If you are a competitive athlete, the science is there, so you might…
“Long Slow Distance or High Intensity Training: What is Best For You“, by the coaches at Tri-Hard, reviews the science behind each training style, and explains why ultimately, you need each to perform your best. This is a great topic that many athletes do not think about enough in terms of their situation. Knowing what…
Our friends Will and Jason at Tri-Hard Coaching are some of the most experienced and science and research driven coaches available. Working with athletes of all levels, Tri-Hard has some helpful presentations posted on their site that can help you get more out of your workouts and training. This “Intensity Metric Triangulation” slideshow/presentation describes…
There were articles in two papers this past weekend about bike fit, the Fit Werx fit process and Fit Werx in general. The Rutland Herald and Times Argus in Vermont shared the articles. The articles only post for two weeks after they are published, so search “Fit Werx” at the paper’s site if the link…
Linda Freeman is a personal trainer and writer working out of Barre, VT. She is well worth knowing about if you want to ride more as she is a spin instructor, ride leader and has a great understanding of the body in motion and how to maximize it for activity. Linda has worked with a…
If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes and help Fit Werx repeat our inclusion in this Top 50 Bike Shop list and hopefully take the number one place again in 2014! Please note that while the survey is inclusive of both our locations, Fit Werx is noted under “Northeast” and…
Rasputitsa Race Recap – April 2014 Brian Irwin, Team Fit Werx When you host an event in April, in Northern Vermont, you should expect the unexpected. When Anthony and Heidi, of “Dirty 40” fame, decided to “listen” to our requests to do a spring version of their “Dirty 40 Gravel Grinder”, that is when…
Having positive reviews in Google’s most visible search results can be quite beneficial for a business. One of the most visible search results for Fit Werx is in our Google+/places listing that shows up at the top right of most Google searches for us. For this reason, we want to encourage more of you to…
When choosing a bicycle saddle, there is such a myriad of choice; shape, material, padding etc. As such, it can often be very confusing when trying to decide which saddle best suits your cycling needs. If you do not choose a saddle that is well suited to your needs, you can not only compromise the…
Just in time for the start of the outdoor riding season for many of us, the Cervelo profile and review page in the Tech Center of fitwerx.com has been updated to help you learn more about Cervelo as a company and their strong ’14 line-up. Among the changes to what is arguably Cervelo’s strongest line-up…
Tri-Hard | www.tri-hard.com Tri-Hard’s Scientific Study of the Month – Aero Helmets and Heat March 2014Citation: Effect of an Aerodynamic Helmet on Head Temperature, Core Temperature, and Cycling Power Compared With a Traditional Helmet. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 27(12): 3,402-3,411, 2013. Insight from the Study: The researches of this study examined the effects…