When it comes to setting up your indoor cycling space, you want to make it both functional and inviting. Think about the area in your home that offers enough room for movement and is quiet enough to keep your focus. You’ll need to consider essential elements like flooring protection, ventilation, and easy access to your […]
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Indoor Cycling Essentials, Clothing and Accessories Getting ready for your first indoor cycling ride can be thrilling! You’ll want to guarantee you have the right gear to maximise your experience. You’ll need a dedicated indoor space to create a pain cave where you can sweat away whilst blasting down those online courses. A solid indoor
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Week 6 – Back to Full Power I’m back! Week six and I’m feeling fresh, finally returning to normal after a bit of a reset. Taking the weekend off alcohol made a huge difference, my energy levels were way up, sleep quality was better, and I just felt like I had loads more in the
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I recently tried the CEROTIPOLAR cycling bibs, which caught my attention. Their unique padding stood out for their comfort on long rides. But there’s more to these bibs than just that. I noticed a few areas where they could be even better. Consider what makes these bibs a solid choice for your comfort and wallet.
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Hey everyone, and welcome back to The Indoor Cyclist!It’s been yet another bank holiday weekend here in the UK, and as always, I’ve got a mix of workouts, recovery struggles, and gear updates to share. So, grab a coffee—or maybe a protein bar—and let’s get into it. Bank Holiday Blowout… and the Aftermath CrossFit really
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Training and Eating Healthier This past week has been about consistency, keeping things simple but effective. The main highlight was Saturday’s session on the Alpha route on Zwift’s Tempus Fugit. A 15 km effort over 30 minutes, burning 226 calories. It had a great mix of segments—different intensities, recovery blocks, and solid efforts to test
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Welcome back to this week’s training update! It’s been a bank holiday weekend here in the UK, which, as usual, means the CrossFit workouts tend to ramp up in intensity. Right now, I’m hitting three CrossFit sessions per week, and on my off days, I supplement with indoor cycling—usually aiming for at least one, sometimes
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Introduction Indoor cycling is a great way to start your fitness journey! It suits all levels, so beginners need not worry. Set realistic goals and focus on your technique. Join the online community to stay motivated. Ensure you have a space of at least 6 ft x 6 ft. Wear moisture-wicking clothes for comfort. Track
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It’s been a scorcher here in the UK this week—which is not typical for this time of year and still enough to make the training shed feel like a sauna. Despite the heat, it’s actually been a solid week for getting back into a rhythm, for training as a whole havin comleted 1 indoor ride,
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Key Takeaways – Building A Cycling Training Plan 1. Set Clear and Achievable Goals For instance, set performance targets like improving your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) by 5% within eight weeks. Balance your goals. Aim for short-term targets, like 12 x 30-minute endurance rides this month. But also, work towards long-term goals, such as hitting
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If you want to elevate your fitness routine, indoor cycling might be just what you need. It’s an effective form of exercise that can burn calories while improving your cardiovascular health, all without putting stress on your joints. Plus, the convenience of cycling indoors means you can work out regardless of the weather. But that’s
So yeah, it’s been a bit of a different week for me—off the bike for the most part, which has actually been a welcome change. Sometimes it’s good to step back, let the body recover, and reset the mind. That said, I did manage to squeeze in a tough one: the infamous Minute On Minute
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