Latest articles by Alex Welburn
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Ask a coach: 'How often should I ride my bike to get fit?'
First we need to reflect on what is meant by ‘getting fit’ - then, with that definite goal in mind, coach Alex Welburn takes us through the optimal volume of riding
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Ask a coach: ‘How can I improve my average speed for 2-hour bike rides?’
Here are some targeted training sessions - and some tips for the 2-hour ride itself to boost your average speed
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Ask a coach: ‘Are there any fitness benefits of using indoor cycling rocker plates?’
Does this more realistic riding motion stand to really boost your cycling performance, or is it just a gimmick for enjoyment
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Ask a coach: ‘Is cycling bad for your posture?’
Hours spent hunched over the bars is one thing - combine that with a desk job and it’s easy for neck and shoulder pain to develop. Coach Welburn shares his tips on how to recover your posture
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Ask a coach: ‘What's the most effective off-the-bike exercise for improving my max power?’
The more type 2 muscle fibers you can contract quickly, the greater the amount of force can be produced. This is where gym work can help
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Ask a coach: ‘Why am I feeling sluggish on bike rides I usually find easy?’
From lack of sleep to suboptimal nutrition, life stress and overtraining, there many reasons why you might have lost your spark - here’s what to look out for and the changes to make
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Ask a coach: ‘Why does VO2max decrease as you get older?’
Several factors contribute to a decline in VO2max, but the inclusion of specific training can help reduce the rate
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Ask a coach: ‘I'm over 50, are there any indoor workouts I should avoid?’
Here’s how you can get the most from indoor training as you get older
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Ask a coach: ‘Should I cycle commute every day?’
The length of your commute is a major factor; but there are ways to adapt your routine to maximise on the gains of riding into work
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Ask a coach: ‘Why is cycling bad for bone density?’
We delve into the health downsides of picking a ‘non-weight bearing’ sport
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Ask a coach: ‘Why do my legs cramp after cycling?’
Here’s what’s going on in your body to cause those painful muscle spasms
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Ask a coach: ‘I’m cycling more and more, why aren’t I losing weight?’
If you’re looking for healthy weight loss, there’s more to consider than simply upping the amount of time on your bike
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Ask a coach: 'Is riding two times a week enough to get fit?'
If your time is limited, how much riding do you really need to do to get fit?
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Ask a coach: 'Why am I not seeing gains in my glutes?’
Your glutes are one of the key power-drivers of your pedal stroke - yet it seems some people are not getting the 'gains' they expected. We unpack what's going wrong and how to put it right
