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Andy Wadsworth is a contributor to a number of health and fitness magazines, such as Mens Health, Mens Fitness, Runners World, What Mountain Bike, 220 Triathlon.
Cycle Training Articles
And..Stretch!
Feeling sore after a blast on the bike? This guide tells you everything you need to know about stretching and warming your muscles up before, and after, a ride.
Avoiding Injury
Why mountain bikers get injured, and what you can do to try and prevent it happening to you.
Race Day Tips
It's coming up to race day, and you're bricking it. But don't fret, allow us to help you get into great physical, mental and nutritional shape.
Get Fit in 40 Minutes!
No time to train? Then you might be surprised to learn you only really need 40 minutes to get back in shape for summer…
Get in Shape : Over 30s Fitness
You can't stop time, but you can roll back the years. So to feel fit and fast on your bike again try our gym-free fitness plan.
How Do I Ride Faster?
To beat your mates around the local loop or at an event, you need endurance, power and speed.
How Do I Ride Faster?
To beat your mates around the local loop or at an event, you need endurance, power and speed.
What Happens when you get on the Booze?
Why putting vodka in your CamelBak isn't a good idea
What Happens when you Bash your Head?
It might knock sense into some but it's also officially not A Good Thing
What Happens when you Max your Muscle?
Why resistance training is key to improving your all round fitness and strength
What Happens when you get Cramp?
We debunk the myths of cramp.
How Do I Get a Sixpack?
Core riding strength comes from the abs.
How to get a stronger Grip.
A good stiff grip helps you keep control.
How to get Stronger Legs.
Spin those pedals harder and faster with some easy tips.
What Happens when you pull a Muscle?
Yep, we know it hurts, but what else is going on in your leg?
What Happens when you get a Stitch?
Owww it hurts, euurrggh I can't ride any more, must get off...
What Happens if you train too hard?
Why softly softly catchy monkey is a good training regime.
Building Strong Shoulders
Shoulder strength is the key to control
You Can Do It : Mountain Bike Marathon
We helped four people with varying levels of fitness to get in shape in just six weeks to ride their first ever MTB marathon
Tricks to get you Bike Fit, Fast!
Riding uphill and down dale isn't easy, but improve your fitness strength and endurance and you'll be tackling though stuff with ease
How to beat your Mates!
Blast out the blocks on fast twitch muscle fibre
How to Strengthen your Knees.
Every rider knows knees are super important so here's how to strengthen them
How to get a nice hard Tail.
Get your Glutes firing and enjoy the extra power
How can I Burn the Fat?
Smooth sustained spinning is the key
What Happens if you lose the Mental Edge?
Why creating a positive belief system is the key to success
