We’ve all seen pro cyclists with muscles that have been extremely toned by cycling, and the classic physique of big muscular legs with a comparatively small upper body and slim arms. There’s good ...

Every sport has specialized training, specialized gear, specialized nutrition. Heck, every niche of every sport is specialized--the training an 800-meter runner does is worlds away from that of a ...

From superior speed and power to enhanced durability and motivation, cross-training delivers multiple benefits ...

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Riding a bike is as good a workout as it is a ton of fun. Hop on a bike—any kind—and your heart rate will pick up, your breathing rate will increase, and you’ll break a sweat. Whether you choose to ...

Strength training is beneficial for all kinds of cyclists and doesn’t need to use a lot of time or energy. A couple of short weightlifting workouts a week can increase your power output on the bike, ...

Twenty minutes of cycling may prime muscles in the arms to grow more while lifting. By Gretchen Reynolds Riding or running before you lift weights could amplify the effects of the lifting, according ...