Fit Werx 2 Closed Saturday, June 26th for MS Fundraiser
Please note that Fit Werx 2 in Peabody, MA will be closed Saturday, June 26th due to MS: Cape Cod Getaway Fundraising Event. We appreciate your support and understanding.
Crash
By Dave Jordaan Level 1 Cycling Coach “Cycling is inherently a dangerous activity”. Heard that phrase before? It is on the waiver you sign when you race your bicycle. Although a crash is not always inevitable it is probably likely so I have put together some guidelines on what to do if you crash. A…
Fit Werx Athletes June 16th, 2010
At Fit Werx we have the pleasure of working with a variety of athletes with a variety of different needs. Our most recent deliveries can be viewed here: Fit Werx on Flickr.
Triathlon Seminars at the Patriot Half and Minutman Sprint
Are you racing the Patriot Half or Minuteman Sprint? Come to these informative seminars the afternoon before your race and get race-day tips and reminders from expert coaches Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis of Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching. About Jason Gootman, Will Kirousis, and Tri-Hard: Combining the best time-tested and cutting-edge practices, Tri-Hard coaches Jason…
Out of Matches?
By Mike Burris of Impulse CYCLEsport There is a quote from Joe Friel in his book, The Cyclist’s Training Bible, that I believe is the single greatest nugget of wisdom in that book. It reads, “Every time you put your wheel on the starting line there is an emotional investment. After some number of these…
Helmet Selection Variables and Aerodynamics
A version of this article was originally published in Triathlete Magazine I’m interested in getting an aero helmet. How should a properly adjusted helmet fit and which helmet is the fastest? Macy, Internet Dear Macy, Multiple wind tunnel studies indicate that aero helmets offer one of the highest ratios of aero benefit to dollar cost…
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
By Joshua Dubin, D.C., C.C.S.P. Running has increased in popularity for cardiovascular fitness and sport over the last decade (1,2,3,4). It has been estimated that approximately 30 million Americans run for exercise (5). However, it has also been projected that one-half to two-thirds of those runners may sustain a non-traumatic repetitive strain injury at least…
Vermont City Marathon 2010
We wish everyone participating in the Vermont City Marathon all the best! Please stop by our booth at the Sports and Fitness Expo on Saturday and say hello. Ian will be giving a presentation at 4pm if you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about the bike fitting process. The Expo is…
Speed in Comfort
by Amanda Russell, Endurance Coaching What’s the best way to knock time off your swim? Get comfy! It doesn’t matter what your ability level is. If you’re anxious about the swim, finding comfort will most likely bring your biggest gain. Imagine how much time and energy you could save if you felt comfortable in the…
Rock Solid—The Injury-Free Triathlete
Jason Gootman, MS, USA Triathlon Certified Coach, NSCA CSCS Will Kirousis, BS, USA Triathlon & USA Cycling Certified Coach, NSCA CSCS Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching (www.Tri-Hard.com) This article was published in the June 2007 issue of New England Sports magazine. Have you ever had a season cut short by an injury? Do you have a…
Blast the Competition!
Jason Gootman & Will Kirousis Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching You know who you want to beat. Your friend, your sister-in-law, that guy that always seems to win your age group. The only way you’re going to beat them is to better yourself. Here’s five ways to do just that and blast the competition this summer….
Check out the most recent deliveries from both our locations.
Spring has hopefully arrived for good. We have certainly seen an upswing in new bike purchases as the weather improves. It seems more an more athletes are realizing the benefits of a proper bike fit and have chosen Fit Werx as their source for quality bike products. Have a look at some of the most…