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Cycling is bad for bone density, but there is hope

November 21, 2017 Nicola Bone density, Resistance training, Running, training, Women cycling

A few years ago, my mum who is in her seventies was diagnosed with osteoporosis and she warned me that I should take measures now to avoid the same fate, by keeping a close eye on my bone density, particularly because cycling is bad for bone density. Taking her advice I asked my doctor to send me off for a bone density scan which confirmed that I have already entered the osteopenia zone which is an indication that my bones are weaker than normal, but not weak enough to be called osteoporosis. Interestingly I was involved in an accident earlier

Female cyclists should add regular resistance training to the mix

February 21, 2017 Nicola Anti-ageing, Resistance training, Women cycling

Whether you’re a competitive or recreational cyclist, all cyclists should add regular resistance training sessions to their exercise mix. Regular resistance training can improve your strength, help you maintain bone density and aid in injury prevention. I’ve been doing a weekly resistance training session for about ten years which is longer than I’ve been cycling. I believe it plays an important part in my exercise program which also includes jogging. My focus has always been on general resistance training to keep me strong and to help with bone density rather than improving my cycling. Perhaps if I was a more

Yoga and cycling – a perfect match

September 16, 2015 Nicola Bike fitting, Pedal stroke, Resistance training, Stretching, Women cycling, Yoga

A few months ago I was lucky enough to attend a workshop run by Angelo from Pedal Stroke Yoga, a variation of hatha yoga developed by Angelo to utilise the benefits of yoga especially for cyclists. I used to attend yoga classes on a regular basis so I know the benefits that yoga can bring. Unfortunately I’ve not managed to fit regular yoga into my schedule of late but I’m eager to change that in the near future. Despite my own lack of attendance at yoga classes I’m a true believer in the benefits it can bring to your life

A quick chat with Anna Meares

September 2, 2013 Nicola Cycle racing, Cycling Club, Professional cycling, Resistance training, Track cycling, training, Women cycling

I was lucky enough to catch up with the amazing Anna Meares via email for an interview. I find Anna very inspiring and have been lucky enough to see her race a couple of times at the velodrome in Sydney. Q: My Sydney Cycling Club, Lidcombe Auburn Cycle Club (LACC) has a girls’ development squad called the Pixies. They ride and race both track and road and range in age from about six to 13. What words of wisdom could you offer them? A: I have heard of the Pixies (very cute little group and cute name). My advice would

Resistance training for female cyclists

July 15, 2013 Nicola Resistance training, training, Women cycling

Whether you’re a competitive or recreational cyclist you can benefit from regular resistance/strength training sessions at the gym. Cycling is an endurance activity, while resistance training is an anaerobic activity, that is, periods of work interspersed with periods of rest. But regular resistance training can improve your strength, help you maintain bone mass and aid in injury prevention. I’ve been doing a weekly resistance training session for about seven years which is longer than I’ve been cycling. I believe it plays an important part in my exercise program which also includes jogging. My focus has always been on general resistance