It’s already one month into the new year and a perfect time to check in on how well you are sticking to those resolutions. 64% of resolutions begin to fizzle out within the first month. We’ve provided some easy guidelines to keep you on top of those goals and beat the odds.
It’s really hard to get motivated to workout during the holidays. All the food, all the parties, all the treats make it difficult to focus on anything but being festive. But I still have a Ironman Triathlon to train for and to be perfectly honest I have been slacking this month.
When I look back on my college years, my fondest memories are not the parties or the events – it’s the self-induced suffering we go through as a team every time we wake up before dawn for a race, then return back exhausted and hopefully victorious.
The cold weather has finally arrived. As you can imagine, getting any kind of motivation to go outside and train in -3°C (26°F) temperatures is about as difficult as opening a tin of beans with a teaspoon. But, the clock is ticking and with just one month until my serious training kicks in, it is time to get off my butt… or on it! I’ve actually become a little fixated with the Cascade exercise bike
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Triathlete Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Trains for Ironman Canada
Oct 21 2014
Triathlete Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Trains for Ironman Canada
Posted By: Natalie Bruckner-Menchelli Category: Ironman Guest Blog Tags: Ironman, Triathlete
What does it take to train for a race of a lifetime? Just ten years ago you wouldn’t catch me even running around the block, yet in a little over nine months I will be an Ironman competitor says Natalie Bruckner – Menchelli who is training for the 2015 Ironman Canada. A key part of my training is developing my cardiovascular strength using the Cascade FluidPro bike trainer as well as the CMX Pro Power exercise bike. Follow my journey…
Water isn’t just good for quenching thirst. It keeps cells hydrated and prohibits muscle fatigue. But how much should you be getting a day, and what impact does bicycling have on your water intake. Considering 50-75% of the population is currently dehydrated drinking more water is always a good idea. Find out how much you should be getting and why.
What does it take to train for a race of a lifetime? Just ten years ago you wouldn’t catch me even running around the block, yet in a little over nine months I will be an Ironman competitor says Natalie Bruckner – Menchelli who is training for the 2015 Ironman Canada. A key part of my training is developing my cardiovascular strength using the Cascade FluidPro bike trainer as well as the CMX Pro Power exercise bike. Follow my journey…
ananas have always been recognized as a great post-workout snack to ward off muscle cramps, but did you know they have many other health benefits? You can keep your heart, brain, eyes and many other organs functioning optimally by enjoying that banana pre, during, or post workout.
Cascade is proud to sponsor exceptional cycling teams – including colleges, universities, junior racing programs, nonprofit organizations and community groups. At the University of Florida, college cyclists use Cascade FluidPro bike trainers to train for cycling events and also use Cascade bike trainers to help recruit new riders – as shown here.
If you haven’t tried a Fondo, you are missing out on one of the fastest growing cycling races in the country. This fact was brought to our attention when we learned that Ryan Collins, a great rider from one of the teams we sponsor – the University of Maryland – just won the 100 mile Gran Fondo National Championship in the collegiate men division on August 24th in Frederick, Maryland.
