From couch to cycling, list of things you need to start.

You don’t need an expensive bicycle to start cycling, you don’t need to look like a pro rider, you can keep it simple. What you need is a plan, motivation, determination, patience and learn how to stay safe.  All you really need is a bike, basic safety equipment and the desire. The rest makes the process a little easier, but if you have those three, you can start and just build up.      1. You will need a bicycle  whether it’s borrowed, used, or new, you need a bike. I was renting a bike, when I started and trying different saddles and positions. Make sure the frame size is right and that the handlebars and the  seat is set up for good body position/geometry. Most… Read More

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From couch to cycling – how can you keep burning fat?

What happened to our friends after bike ride?  Fit Joyce after completing the route felt great, it was just another regular training for her cardiovascular system, in which she burned a good 1500 kj. Joyce felt motivated to train even harder, to get fitter and stronger. Sue because of her untrained body, felt exhausted. She felt like never moving again and chilling on the sofa until the end of the day. What is happening within their bodies at the level of metabolism? After intense physical activity, the physiological functions gradually return to rest. However, this return is not immediate but takes a longer time. Even a few hours after the… Read More

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From couch to cycling – how can you start burning fat?

  Two friends at the age of 45 agree on a joint bike ride. They plan a 35-km route. Joyce goes to the fitness center three times a week, doing activities (yoga, weight training, spinning, weight training ) week after week. The second girl Sue, does not perform any regular physical activity.   It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon and our girls hit the road. Both are two hours after breakfast and they have ideal weather conditions for starting their ride. The route takes place over a slightly undulating landscape, with no unpleasant climbs. The first minutes of riding are at an average speed of 20 kph  and do not cause them any problems. During this part of the journey,… Read More

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