Latest articles by Rob Kemp
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'Some people will always have a naturally lower body fat, genetics matter': Why muscle and proper fuelling are more important than the number on the scalesLighter doesn’t always mean faster, as Rob Kemp finds out
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'It can negatively affect training adaptation and performance long before anaemia develops' – Is iron deficiency holding you back on the bike?An expert's take on blood health and performance
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Irresistible tech or meaningless data: are body sensors the next frontier in marginal gains?From core temperature to blood glucose, the latest wearables promise to unlock previously unimaginable gains. But does real-time bio-tracking provides insight or just distraction
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Sitting at a desk all day while you work? This is how it could affect your riding and general healthProlonged sitting can have serious consequences for your cycling. This is how to mitigate the impact of desk hours
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'The key is remembering it’s not PlayStation – riders don’t always have perfect legs': Adam Blythe talks commentary, style and TV subscriptionsThe former pro turned pundit takes on our new Q&A series, Out of the Saddle
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'Don't die of embarrassment': Why men need to check their risk of prostate cancer – and not worry that cycling is a factorSir Chris Hoy’s stage-four diagnosis has put prostate cancer under the spotlight among cyclists. Cycling Weekly tackles the confusion around risk factors and screening
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What if everything we thought we knew about training intensities was wrong?Polarised training, when riders divide their training between hard and easy sessions is commonplace, but is that really what everyone's doing?
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Marginal gains or major risks? Introducing and assessing cycling's latest training hacksFrom restricting blood flow to inhaling deadly gas, cycling’s latest ‘hacks’ blur the line between innovation and insanity. Which ones are worth taking seriously?
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Building muscle might just be the best way to improve your riding; especially as you ageThere are myriad benefits to strength training, from improved power to better neuromuscular efficiency. And the benefits increase as you hit middle-age
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How to strike the perfect balance between indoor and outdoor cyclingSponsored by MyWhoosh
You don't need to make a choice between riding indoors or outside –combine both for the ideal cycling mix for optimum performance
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'My motivation remains simply seeing how far I can go' - Rhianna Parris-Smith on training, Cadbury's chocolate bars and finding balanceThe British track sprinter gives us some insight on her life as a pro athlete
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'Managing the tough times was just as important as celebrating the good ones' - Luke Rowe on life as a Road CaptainBeing a Road Captain isn't just about barking orders during a race, it's about keeping up morale, thinking long term and giving honest feedback.
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Adapt, overcome, excel: five para-cyclists' incredible journeysWhat does it take to overcome disability – and go on to become a champion
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'It's very unlikely I'll be the best in the world at anything ever again' - How riders deal with life when they stop competingWhat is the impact of retirement on a rider who spent their career racing at the highest level?
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Should I ice my injury or heat it? This is what the experts advise when it comes to treating painRiding a bike results in fewer injuries than impact sports, but niggles can still creep in. Here's what to do when body parts start to ache.
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I loved cycling but feared for my safety; 2,000km of cycle paths made the epic Tour de Farm possibleAs the clock ticks down towards Veronica White’s grand départ for a unique ‘Tour de Farms’, she tells Rob Kemp why more women need to get into cycling, and how the National Cycling Network transformed things for her…
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Strength training for cyclists: How often should we hit the gym, and, what should we do there?The need-to-know essentials for cyclists lifting weights – Rob Kemp asks an expert
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Is creatine a useful supplement for cyclists?One the few supplements with a strong evidence base, creatine promises explosive gains, finds Rob Kemp
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Will consuming more fish oil make you a better cyclist?Cod liver oil is an age-old supplement, but its key ingredient is still very relevant, discovers Rob Kemp
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If I wake during the night, how can I get back to sleep?: Expert tips on optimising your circadian rhythm for better bike performanceHow to harmonise your body’s natural rhythms, when to train and when to start dimming the lights
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Are ketones cycling rocket fuel or over-priced hype?Rob Kemp weighs up the evidence for the use of ketone supplements as a performance aid
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How sustainable is cycling, really? An expert's takeWondering what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment? We put the questions to an expert
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14 ways to make maximum cycling gains with minimum timeShort on time for training? Rob Kemp shares smart hacks to stay razor-sharp on the bike while showing the schedule who’s boss
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Can listening to banging tunes turbo-charge your indoor training?Everything you need to know about training to music
