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Are Your Cycling Workouts Burning as Many Calories as You Think?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

If one of the aims of your cycling workouts is to burn calories, you might be one of the millions of Americans who have purchased one of the new pieces of technology for tracking your progress. Many cyclists look to products like Garmin or Fitbit to track their distance traveled and number of calories burned, but many wonder how much they can really trust these numbers. According to Stephen Cheung, PhD, a professor and cycling author, these devices can be either extremely accurate or completely off base, depending on a variety of factors. It’s important to understand how to keep your numbers accurate in order to get the most out  of these new tools. Here are some ways to ensure an accurate calorie count for your cycling workout: Make sure you enter your weight honestly and precisely: Nobody but you should ever have to know the current weight you put…
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Are You Missing Out on the Many Benefits of Riding Slow?

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Do you feel the need for speed? Do you, like Ricky Bobby, want to go fast? Well, you may want to slow it down, speed demon, because you’re missing out on some of the best things about cycling. The Five Best Things About Riding Slow If you’re only concerned with going fast, you’re likely to miss out on: A Good Chat – One of the best things about cycling is that it brings people together. We’re all for a hard ride to get the blood pumping, or if you’re training for an event. However, it’s important to slow down and just enjoy the company from time to time. It’s hard to carry on a conversation while you’re pedaling at 100 mph. Mix It Up – If you thought that the only way to get a good cardio workout on a bicycle was to ride fast all the time, you’re wrong….
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6 Signs That Cycling Is Paying Off

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

There are numerous reasons why people start riding bikes. Maybe you got into cycling to get fit, train for long rides, or commute to work. Whatever the reason, the benefits are generally the same. You should start to feel a little healthier and a little richer. 6 Signs Cycling is Paying Off You’re travelling farther. After a few months of riding, you should look back to see how far you used to ride when you first started. Chances are you’re going much farther now. You’re sleeping better. If all is going well, cycling should be helping you sleep like a baby swaddled in silk clouds. However, overtraining can sometimes make sleep harder than no training at all, so be careful. You feel happier. Cycling, similar to any exercise, releases endorphins. Endorphins are known to lift mood and alleviate fatigue. If you’re riding a bike regularly, you should start feeling less…
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