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Lower class
By on 06/02/2013 13:04:29
Pedal stronger, with less chance of injury, by doing these simple lower body moves.
you can do two sets of 15, add a third set.Single-legged pedallingStrengthens: Hips and backs of thighs; also teaches muscle memory for smooth cyclingDo it: Using a turbo trainer set at a moderate resistance, pedal for 30-60 seconds with your left leg
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RW's Whole-Body Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:25:36
How to stretch more than one muscle group at once
legs straight, keep your hips high, and lengthen your heels towards the ground (dont worry if they dont reach). Press your palms and fingers flat into the ground; you should feel as though youre trying to push the floor apart between your hands
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Q+A: A road camber is giving me knee pain... Help!
By Martin Haines on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
effectively makes the leg nearest to the middle of the road longer. The body naturally compensates for this by trying to shorten the leg to reduce the pressure on your body, in particular your back. In your case the compensation seems to be at the knee
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Turbo-Training: Three Simple Sessions
By Jaqueline Wadsworth on 05/01/2012 17:22:17
Target your cycling weaknesses with the perfect turbo-training session
the whole pedal cycle, remembering to relax the body. Efficient pedalling means more speed for less effort, so make sure all your leg muscles play their part in turning the cranks in a smooth, circular motion, pulling backwards and upwards at the bottom
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Centre Of Attention
By Alyssa Shafer on 26/02/2009 12:38:15
A close look at the muscle groups that make up your core
without them." Hereare the key core muscles you need to run. Here's how your core works for you on the road...1. SpeedAs you extend your stride or quicken the rate of your leg and foot turnover when you're trying to pick up the pace, the lower abs
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Yoga for Runners: Position 10 - Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Janushirasana
By Alexandra Rees on 25/10/2011 09:40:03
We don't like to lie to you, dear readers, so bear with us when we say this pose (also known as Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose) is a bit weird. It feels slightly wrong; your breathing is laboured and if you were to try and talk, your voice
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TW Relay Team: James's Run Blog #5
By James Barnard on 25/07/2011 17:08:36
, to give me a good indication of how I'll fare when I do the running leg of Team TW's relay triathlon in Hyde Park (in two weeks' time). But on completion, fighting the urge to be sick, absolutely spent and looking as white as a sheet, I was a full 2
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Shinsplints - How To Beat them
By Patrick Milroy on 04/06/2000 15:57:59
The body's components, and how they become damaged
running on hard surfaces, such as concrete; and running in stiff shoes.Beginners are the most susceptible to shinsplints for a variety of reasons, but the most common is that they’re using leg muscles that haven’t been stressed in the same way before
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Give Me Strength
By on 18/11/2009 17:01:29
Use your head - smart strength training will make you a better triathlete
that will boost your performance in each discipline. Don't worry if you can't get to the gym - all of these exercises can be done indoors with minimal equipment. Squat If you can't body-weight squat, you can't squat. End of story. Leg
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Top Lunchtime Sessions
By Nick Morgan on 07/02/2008 11:07:23
Fed up with training in the dark? Here are some speedy workouts that you can squeeze into your lunch break
as possible. Give yourself 15 to 20 seconds rest between exercises. Repeat to exhaustion. Or the end of your lunch break. 2x30m hopping on one leg 2x30m hopping on other leg 2x30m bounding on alternate legs 2x30 of standing long jumps
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