This is a sponsored post. ----- If you’ve decided to make a commitment to your health and exercise with a plunge into the world of biking, you might be feeling a little lost on where to start. There are lots of different bikes out there, with seemingly entirely different uses, and it can be a bit off-putting when trying to choose what you want. Never fear, we’re here to lend a helping hand with some practical questions which will help you to know where to start and what to prioritise in your hunt for the perfect bicycle. What Are You Using It For? Unsurprisingly one of the biggest … [Read more...]
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) For Cyclists
This is a sponsored post. ----- High Intensity Interval Training – otherwise known as HIIT, for less of a mouthful – is the type of workout on everyone’s lips recently. Fitness heads everywhere are being converted to the wonders of HIIT, and it’s not hard to see why: doing short and intensive workouts are proven to help massively improve people’s aerobic fitness and muscle mass. Not only that, but because the exercises you are doing are high intensity you can complete them faster – which gives you more time to do the stuff you really want to be doing! When it comes to utilizing HIIT … [Read more...]
Do You Need A Specific Cycling Insurance Policy Or Will Your Home Insurance Cover It?
This post is sponsored by Bought By Many. ----- Recently we have seen a surge in cycling insurance policies who claim that your cycling gear won’t be covered by your home insurance policy. But, is this really true? For those that picked the cheapest home insurance when using a comparison site, this may be correct, as your cover may not be very broad. But, as you can imagine, home insurance policies are not all the same. If you have picked your home insurance policy based on quality rather than price you may have a lot more cover for your cycling gear than you think. To help you … [Read more...]
Comparing Cycling Vs Other Types Of Activities
It is rightly being said that “health is wealth” and there is nothing more important in life than having a fit and healthy body. To keep our body as well as mind fit and healthy it is very important to be physically active. Regular exercise not only helps to refresh our body but also protects us from different types of ailments and diseases. If you are among those category of health conscious people who believe in outdoor workouts then there are ample of options available for exercise like cycling, running, swimming, boxing, walking and others. These outdoor activities improve cardio … [Read more...]
Cycling: The Benefits For Body & Mind
Hello Everyone. Today's article is a guest post from CAD Shelters. ----- A rising number of Brits are using bikes. It’s estimated that over three million of us cycle each month, and it’s not hard to see why. As well as being a cheap and eco-friendly means of getting around, cycling has major benefits for both the body and mind. It’s little wonder then that companies, schools and other organisations are increasingly turning to bike shelter specialists such as CAD Shelters to help ensure they have suitable cycling facilities in place. If you’re wondering whether you should ditch the car … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Try Spinning
Spinning is a top calorie burner which blasts through over 700 calories per hour and gives your cardiovascular fitness a significant boost while also working the muscles in your lower body. It's a low impact form of cardiovascular exercise and places very little pressure on your bones and joints, despite the intensity. In addition to this, it's one of the simplest exercise classes to pick up, so even if you've not got much experience with cycling or exercise bikes, you can jump on and start spinning with the rest of the class right away. So if you think your current workout routine could … [Read more...]
Running Vs Cycling
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Chloe who writes for ActiveQuote.com ----- As we enter February 2013 you may have already given up on your New Year’s resolution to get fit (in fact, you may not even have made it past the first week of January!) If you are struggling to stay motivated, or are simply looking for a new activity to try, there are two sports you may want to consider: running and cycling. Both are high intensity and work your cardiovascular system, and both have their own unique advantages. Here we pit running and cycling against each other- which one takes your … [Read more...]
3 Cycling Jokes
Hey guys. Today I've got a brand new fitness cartoon for you which follows on from last week's 10 Cycling Jokes. So, if you enjoyed those jokes, make sure you check out these brand new 3 Cycling Jokes. If you find these new jokes funny, please Like Them, +1 Them, Pin Them, Tweet Them, Stumble Them or share them on any other social networks, using the buttons at the top and bottom of this post. Also, if you have any other cycling jokes you want to share, please do so by commenting in the form at the bottom of this post... >>> Click Here To View The Full Size Cartoon … [Read more...]
10 Cycling Jokes
Hey guys. I hope you've been enjoying the fitness jokes and cartoons that I've been providing recently. Today I have another brand new fitness cartoon for you which contains 10 Cycling Jokes. If you find the jokes funny, make sure you Like Them, +1 Them, Pin Them, Tweet Them, Stumble Them or share them on any other social networks, using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if you have any other cycling jokes you want to share, simply leave a comment below this post... >>> Click Here To View The Full Size Cartoon <<< … [Read more...]
5 Impressive Health Benefits Of Cycling
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Jade Evans. ----- It may not seem like it for those who have not exercised in a long time, but cycling is one of the easier ways to exercise . As the Huffington Post notes: "A recent Harvard university study found that biking -- even for as little as five minute each day -- can stave off weight gain for middle aged women, according to Health.com. The researchers followed more than 19,000 women and found that those who started a five-minute-a-day bike ride routine gained 1.5 fewer pounds than their non-cycling peers over a 16-year period. … [Read more...]