Entries Tagged 'Hill' ↓
September 16th, 2009 — Cycling, Downhill, Fitness, Hill, Mountain Biking, Technique, Tips
Almost everybody can ride a bike, even a mountain bike, to grab groceries in a convenience store or round the block as a form of exercise, but not all of them can journey on the slopes of a mountain, and downhill at that…
Check out the complete article here: Tips for Downhill Mountain Biking
August 9th, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Hill, Mountain Biking, Technique, Tips, Uphill
Climbing hills on mountain bike can be one of the most elusive skills in cycling. When the grade increases, a few cyclists seem to relax and enjoy the ride. Many others buckle down for the upcoming torture test. One might be predisposed to being a great climber, but the majority of skill comes from hard work and a little discipline…
Check out the complete article here: Climbing Uphill on a Mountain Bike
July 6th, 2009 — Benefits, Fitness, Hill, Proper Form, Tips, Training, running
Running on hills is a form of strength training that can improve speed on the track and road. Hills increase the intensity of training and builds strength because of the resistance they offer when running. Here are a few tips to get you started with running on hills…
Check out the complete article here: Tips for Hill Running
April 20th, 2009 — Cycling, Fitness, Hill, Proper Form, Tips
How do you feel when you’re cycling along and come upon a hill so steep and long that it appears endless? Do you dread it? Do you have the urge to turn around? Do you plan your routes to avoid hills? Fear no more. Hill climbing is quite manageable…
Check out the complete article here: Tips for Cycling Uphill