Tag exercise

A Little Deception Helps Push Athletes to the Limit

I’ve said before that the real difference between a lot of elite athletes–especially cyclists–is not in the muscles but in the mind. On a killer mountain, or a fast stretch, it’s your mind that often wants to back down first.…

September 21, 2011
cycling / exercise / psychology

Eating Right for Exercise

For the athletically minded, Active.com presents a nice primer on the fundamentals of nutrition for proper energy during workouts. Sometimes we forget that proper nutrition isn’t just for serious professional athletes. Worth a read if you hit the gym, the…

September 15, 2010
cycling / exercise / food