Although you might never wear a yellow jersey in the Tour de France, cycling coaches say the only real key to switching up your bike-riding from a Mission Bay meander to a Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge finish is commitment – and a lot of time spent on two wheels.
The first thing you need to do is structure your training programme. “It’s up to the individual rider,” cycle coach Gordon McCauley says, “But if you’re doing the same thing all the time, you’re going to get the same results.” Work out where you need to improve – it might be your speed, the distance you can cover, or your ability to tackle hills – and then develop a programme that has you continually targeting your weak points.
If there is one part of the anatomy that gives most grief at the time of year when British women remove their cardigans, it is the upper arms. So any cream that promises an end to “bingo wings” is bound to attract interest. Called Arm Sculpt by Rodial, it costs an eye-watering £60 a jar.
“Bingo wings are caused by a combination of saggy skin that has lost its elasticity, flabby triceps muscles at the back of the arms and simply being overweight,” says Justin Way, gym manager and personal trainer for Pure Gym (puregym.com).
A cream might improve skin condition, he says, but the only way to tone muscles is by exercising regularly, while losing weight is a simple matter of burning more calories than you consume.
Check out this training Video of Mark Hominick as he hits pads at his gym in London Adrenaline Training Centre. Mark has some of the best stand up in MMA and a guy that everyone can learn from.
September is one of the best months to schedule a marathon because of its decent yet cooler weather and the hustle and bustle of summer begins to finally wind down. Check below to find a marathon location near you. Good luck and train hard!
September is one of the best months to schedule a marathon because of its decent yet cooler weather and the hustle and bustle of summer begins to finally wind down. Check below to find a marathon location near you. Good luck and train hard!