by Jessica Kisiel | May 17, 2012 | Sports Training
“One of the hardest things to deal with at the international level of competition is the pressure I feel just before it is time to go!” – Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Olympic athletes have the ultimate pressure to perform with an entire country...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 3, 2012 | Sports Training
It’s Saturday morning, the group ride leaves in an hour – should you join the bunch or go it alone? Ask yourself the following three questions to make the best decision. 1. What type of workout do I want and need today? Whenever a group of athletes come...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 11, 2012 | Sports Training
The century ride is when you can cash in on all your bike hours in one long effort. All the training miles you’ve done, however, won’t replace a smart eating plan for the event. A successful 100 mile ride is dependent on maintaining your energy level over...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 4, 2012 | Sports Training
Fitness is gained when you rest. The workouts you do break your body down. It is commonly accepted that you don’t weight train everyday because you would continually grow weaker with each workout. Every time you lift weights you are creating micro-tears in your...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 8, 2012 | Sports Training
Remember when cyclist Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France – seven times? If so, you might also recall how Lance popularized the fast spin of >90 revolutions per minute (rpm). What are the advantages of spinning at a high cadence? Increased blood...
