Tag Archives: Indoor Cycling

The Cycling Physiology of Miguel Indurain 14 years after Retirement.

Posted on August 20, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

USP Araba Sport Clinic, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain. Abstract Age-related fitness declines in athletes can be due to both aging and detraining. Very little is known about the physiological and performance decline of professional cyclists after retirement from competition. To gain some … Continue reading →

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Study shows massage reduces inflammation following strenous exercise and promotes growth of new mitochondria

Posted on February 17, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Researchers from Buck Institute for Research on Aging and McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario have published a paper in the (Feb 1st 2012 Ed.) Science Transitional Medicine Journal on the effects of massage on reducing inflammation following strenuous exercise and on new mitochondrial growth. … Continue reading →

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The Cyclist’s Training Bible (3rd Edition) Review

Posted on February 3, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Joe Friel has been involved in training and coaching highly successful athletes since the early 1980’s. He holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and is a USA Triathlon and USA Cycling Certified Coach. He is also a columnist for … Continue reading →

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Training an Racing with a Power Meter (2nd Ed) Review

Posted on January 4, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

The Authors of this book are Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan PhD. Hunter Allen is an elite cycling coach, former professional cyclist and owner of the Peaks Coaching Group. Andrew Coggan is an exercise physiologist and author of numerous articles … Continue reading →

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Winter Training Session for 7th & 8th January 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Saturday 7th January Session Session:               LT with Neuromuscular Power Bursts Duration:             150 – 180 minutes     Time Description %FTP %FTHR Warm-up 15min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm 55-75 70-83 Session 3 x 10min (5min reco) Lactate Threshold 100-104 … Continue reading →

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Winter Training Session 3rd & 4th December 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by The Athlete Clinic

 Saturday 3rd December Session Session:               Endurance with seated & standing power work   150 – 180 minutes     Time Description %FTP %FTHR Warm-up 15min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm 55-75 70-83 Session 120 – 150min 3min seated 3min stand 3min seated … Continue reading →

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12-Week Winter Training Program Review.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by The Athlete Clinic

General book information The author Jesper Bondo Medhus studied at the University of Aarhus in Denmark and is an MD. He has a special interest in cycling and it’s physiology with particular attention to winter training programs. The book contains a 12-week … Continue reading →

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12-Week Winter Training Program by Jesper Bondo Medhus

Posted on November 22, 2011 by The Athlete Clinic

About the Author: Jesper Bondo Medhus is the medical doctor and cycling coach helping cyclists to ride faster with less training. He has compiled a very successful e-book with his best training techniques for time limited athletes. Sports  Exercise Engineering … Continue reading →

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