How To Fight Hot Foot

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Every cyclist knows what a hot foot means. Generally, it is a burning pain in the ball of the foot that radiates toward the toes. It hits every cyclist who loves tough mountain rides or long distance cycling. The pain is not caused by heat, but by the pressure on the nerves situated between the five metatarsal bones. These nerves get squeezed as a result of the furious pedal movements between the heads of these bones. Cyclists often pour water to quell the burning feeling, but this is not the correct solution. Read more . . .

Cyclists’ Knee Pain

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It’s true, riding a bicycle can be a real pain in the leg.

Most cyclists complain of knee pain.  It’s a condition commonly known as IT band syndrome, a painful stretching of the iliotibial tissue.  In bicycle riders, this thick fibrous tissue running from the hip to the knee gets stretched because of the constant up and down motion of the legs. The stretched tissue then begins to rub against the bony portions of the hip or knees, causing certain pain. Read more . . .

Smart Cycling

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Knowing to ride a bike is a rite of passage.  It’s an ability that takes us from three-wheeler to two-wheeler, from sidewalk to street.  It’s also one of the easiest of life’s lessons to learn, but it does take effort to know how to ride well.

Your Body Position

Smart cycling begins with proper body positioning.  Some individuals like to ride with their bodies in a low position, but this is not the correct posture. Read more . . .

Ease Your Knees On A Recumbent Exercise Bike

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You can’t question the many benefits of a traditional upright exercise bike. There is a new alternative however, that also deserves serious consideration.

Recumbent exercise bikes provide the many benefits of traditional models, with one major difference.  A recumbent bike allows you to recline and lean back in comfort while you work out. Read more . . .

Improving The Leg And Thigh Muscles Using A Stationary Bike

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You can try out any exercise equipment designed for home-use to lose weight but none will be able to defeat the advantage of exercise on a stationary bike. This may be observed in the high popularity of these easy-to-use, collapsible, and light pieces of equipment.

The advantage of exercise on a stationary bike is that it is comfortable, convenient, and is a great way to burn fat out when it is used at home. Being immensely conducive to burning fat and its ease of use, it is apparent that the advantage of stationary bike exercise is based on the fact that it helps keep the weight off.  Read more . . .