Building endurance for kayaking requires a combination of physical conditioning, technique improvement, and progressive training. Here are some steps you can take to enhance your endurance for kayaking: Remember, building endurance takes time, so be patient and consistent with your training. Listen to your body, and if you experience any pain or discomfort, take appropriate […]
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Signs your training is progressing can be subtle! If you feel like your training has plateaued, you could be moving forward without noticing it. Here are five ways to tell if you’re making progress in your training: Remember that progress can be slow and steady, so don’t get discouraged if you aren’t seeing big improvements. […]
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Zone 3 training typically refers to a specific heart rate zone used in cardiovascular exercise training. It’s generally considered to be a moderate intensity effort, where your heart rate is elevated to about 70-80% of your maximum heart rate. To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. For example, if you are […]
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Being down and out with an illness is hard but training too soon after an illness can set you back further.
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Training progression will often stall for people and usually it’s because they’ve missed the mark on some crucial things needed for effective training gains.
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Agility training for cycling refers to exercises and drills that help improve a cyclist’s ability to quickly and effectively respond to changes in speed, direction, and terrain. This type of training focuses on developing balance, coordination, body control, and reaction time. It can include a variety of activities such as balance exercises, drills that simulate […]
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Rest days when training but are often skipped, or put off until you feel physically fatigued.. It’s hard to slow down when you’re feeling good, but they are one of the most important parts of a training plan. Below are some of the reasons rest days are so important. Muscle recovery: Physical activity, especially strength […]
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Preparing for your first century ride, which is a 100-mile bike ride or 100 km for a metric century, requires a structured training plan to build endurance and improve performance. Here is a general outline of a training program for riding a century. How long it takes you to prepare will depend on your fitness […]
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Most people know that as an endurance coach, I support athletes who are preparing for events such as long-distance cycling and other endurance sports like hiking and kayaking. Here are some of the other things I do as an endurance coach: As an endurance coach, I work with athletes of all levels, from beginners to […]
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I previously posted about the benefits of high cadence pedalling, today is about the benefits of low cadence pedalling. Both have a place in a training program. Here are 4 benefits of low cadence pedalling: Increased muscle activation: Lower cadence pedaling recruits more muscle fibers, including slow-twitch muscle fibers that are important for longer endurance […]
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