Cycling in Austin, Texas

September 26th, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

Austin, Texas, has always boasted a highly active populace, and is often listed among the nation’s healthiest and most active cities. Cycling plays a huge role in this fitness-focused city, with an abundance of resources available to cyclists of every age and experience level. Austin’s unique landscape and close proximity to the rolling Texas hill country make it uniquely suited to both mountain biking and road biking alike, and enthusiasts of both sports flock to the city as a result.

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How the Right Hiking Boots Can Make Or Break You

September 26th, 2008 Technorati Tags: ,

Even if all else is properly planned, such as having the right camping gear, it all starts with what’s on your feet. Knowing how to choose the right camping or hiking boots is crucial to your endurance in the outdoors.

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Get Success Using Round Pedaling

September 24th, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

You may have heard of “scraping mud off your shoes on the curb” invented by Greg Lemond back in the late 80s. And that is exactly what you should do! “Scraping mud off your shoes on the curb” while your feet are locked in the pedals and keep this position with both feet during the entire movement.

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The Power of Core Breathing For Natural Swimming in Competition

September 24th, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

Swimming is learned behavior therefore swimming can be done in many ways and for many reasons. Swimming can be relaxing because it forces a person to control their breathing and develop their exhaling abilities which relaxes a person. On the physical side it gives a person exercises that promoting range of motion which promotes energy flow through muscle action and tones muscles.

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Mountain Bike Review

September 23rd, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

This article will present the Mountain bike review; one of the most well-known type of bicycle we know today. Unlike road bikes, mountain bikes are specifically designed for rough terrains. Almost all mountain bikes have common characteristics that offer great performance on rough terrains.

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Being Safe on Bicycles

September 19th, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

More than 52 million adults and 44 million children ride bicycles. Every year bicycle accidents kill 950 Americans and cause injuries to another 580,000. Most of these injuries do not involve motor vehicles, but 90 percent of bicycle fatalities do involve a collision with a motor vehicle.

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Plyometrics and Triathletes

September 19th, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

Recently I had a triathlete ask me about plyometrics and then he directed me to a video that he saw on on the exercise he wanted to do. The video consisted of athletes doing jumps up stairs and various types of jumps off boxes than jumping again as soon as they hit the ground (depth jumps). Plyometrics are great but like any thing else there is a time and place for them and you must progress into them.

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Using Google Maps to Track Mileage

September 19th, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

Many people love bike rides. Many more people love using the bike at the gym more than going for a ride outside because they can track mileage very easily. What many people don’t realize is that Google provides everyone a tool to track their mileage on a bike, a walk, or a run. The solution: Google Maps.

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Bargaining For a Bike

September 18th, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

This article is a guide to how to shop for a great deal on your bike. Bike shopping can be hard to those who don’t know the process but this article will guide you through it and help you locate an awesome deal!

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Buying a Hybrid Bike

September 18th, 2008 Technorati Tags: , ,

When you go to shop for a hybrid bike you are in for a treat. When you go shop for a road bike or a mountain bike there are a ton of high end options costing up to 5000 dollars. Luckily for you, there are no ultra high end hybrids and there are a ton of different options to choose from in the range of 300 to 800 dollars.

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