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A Beginner’s Guide To Becoming A Successful Cyclist

Cycling is one of those sports that everyone can take part in. It doesn’t matter whether you’re male, female, able-bodied or disabled. And it makes no difference whether you’re an adult or a child. Cycling is a sport that’s open to everyone. That’s probably why millions of us enjoy getting on our bikes on a regular basis!

Are you a keen cyclist? If so, you might be thinking of taking your hobby up a step. You may wish to get more involved with group cycling activities, for example.

There are plenty of ways to become a successful cyclist. By “successful” I mean someone that can stick to a particular regime to be at their best. Here’s how you can be a successful cyclist too:

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Set some realistic goals

The first thing you need to do is think about what it is you wish to achieve. Do you want to spend more time cycling longer distances in the summer? Do you have dreams of going on the Tour de France? Perhaps you’d just like to be fitter to cycle to work and back each day ?

Whatever your goals, make sure you define them. There’s nothing worse than putting in a lot of effort without knowing why you’re doing so!

Create some small yet achievable milestones

The next step is to create some “mini” goals. Small milestones that you know is possible to achieve. Don’t be too ambitious and try to achieve the impossible!

For example, you might wish to set up a cycling group with your friends and cycle each weekend. You could even make it official by getting some men’s cycling kits (or women’s for the ladies)! Perhaps you’d like to set other targets, such as doing an extra hour’s worth of cycling a week.

 

Think about how your cycling fits in with your lifestyle

Some people struggle to put the hours in if they want to spend more time cycling. For the most part, that’s down to spending too much time doing other things.

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Now is the time to evaluate your lifestyle and determine if you need to change anything. Just don’t let cycling take over your life because it can end up having an adverse effect on your lifestyle. Remember – the key is to be successful, not obsessive.

Stick to an achievable fitness regime

Being a keen cyclist is one thing. But if you run out of steam after just one mile, you need to improve your fitness first. That means coming up with an actionable diet and exercise regime. I recommend using technology to help you out here.

For instance, if you’ve got an iPhone, you could use a calorie counting app like MyFitnessPal . It also allows you to log your weight so you can keep track of your weight loss. And you can even keep a diary of your daily food intake. That way, you can train your mind not to eat things that are bad for you!
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading today’s article. See you soon!

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Incredible Things You Can Do To Increase Your Fitness Levels

I often get asked how you can become muscular and fit, and this question bothers me a bit! Simply because being muscular is different to being fit. If you’re fit, your body is in good physical condition. You can perform physical tasks for longer, without getting tired. Being muscular just means you have a lot of muscle mass!

For any guys looking to get into shape, you should always think about your fitness levels. If you want to improve your fitness, I have a few interesting things you can try:

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Cycling Instead Of Driving

Many people find that no matter what they do, they can’t seem to get any fitter. You could be the biggest and most muscular person in your gym, and still get a stitch after a minute on the treadmill. A lot of the time this is because people don’t do enough cardio because they don’t have much time. Well, I have a solution that can help you get some cardio in when you’re not even at the gym. Instead of driving or getting the train to work, why not cycle? If it’s within a decent distance, you should cycle to work. It can help you get a lot fitter and increase your lung capacity. Plus, it won’t eat into your gym time, so you can keep up the regular workouts . Cycling to and from work every day will soon add up and can also help you develop leg strength.

Mixed Martial Arts

One of the coolest training methods for getting fit is taking up a mixed martial arts discipline. Mixed martial arts combine strength, power, agility and stamina, to create the ultimate workout. A popular martial arts form is Krav Maga; it’s used by law enforcements and military because it’s so effective. As it says on http://www.idftraining.com.au Krav Maga is reality based self-defense. It works on helping you defend yourself on the streets. So, you can get in an awesome workout while learning some helpful skills too. It’s very fast paced and will get that heart rate of yours elevated quickly. You may see the self-defense label and think it’s only for people that are vulnerable to being attacked. This isn’t the case; many people do Krav Maga because of its health and fitness benefits too.

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Join A Sports Team

If you’re looking to get fit, you should consider joining a sports team. There are plenty of sports out there that are perfect for different individuals. One of the most demanding sports is rugby. Joining a rugby team can help you get fitter, and a lot stronger too. Rugby is a very fast sport and involves lots of running as well as tackling your opponents. You can’t compete in a rugby match if you aren’t fit or strong enough. In joining a team, you’ll then experience all the unique training regimes rugby players go through. You will quickly learn new exercises and workouts that will help with your conditioning. Just a few months with a rugby team can be all it takes to improve your fitness and get you in better physical condition.