A knowledge of the basics of performance physiology will help you understand the rationale behind an effective training program. This section starts with basic cell metabolism, explains the musculoskeletal system, and finally reviews the cardiovascular system which delivers the oxygen and glucose that fuel your performance.
Understand the physiology behind the conversion of what you eat and drink into energy to power the muscles. An understanding of the basics will help you in "tweaking" a personal nutritional program to maximize your performance.
You have the basics physiology down, and it is time to plan the training and nutritional program to best support and maximize your personal cycling performance.
Checking your bike's frame size? Considering a new road bike, recumbent, or wind trainer? Having problems with your brakes, tires, or want tips on how to wrap your handlebars?
The body not cooperating with your training program? Your mood being impacted by your training? Aches, pains, or unusual symptoms developing? This section covers a few of the more common health problems as well as a miscellaneous odds and ends related to the relationship of exercise and health.
You've been training and are ready to think about new roads and trails to explore. This section may give you some ideas as well as tools and lists to help you remember all the right gear.
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