Fitness and Training
BIkeRadar's fitness and training section is packed full of expert advice for those looking to improve their road cycling or mountain biking

Stop fasting, plan around your cycle and work on strength – how women can boost their fitness

Training advice often focuses on the needs of male bodies. Dr Georgie Bruinvels and British Cycling explain how female athletes can tailor their workouts
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Strength training for cyclists: how to make your body bombproof

Ride faster without pain by doing these simple and cheap strengthening exercises
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How many calories does cycling burn?

We suggest ways to calculate your cycling energy expenditure but explain why they're estimates at best
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Cross-training for cyclists | 6 rewarding alternatives to cycling, from swimming to Crossfit

Cross-training provides an injection of fun and variety – and will make you a stronger cyclist without turning the pedals
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Cycling injuries | How to fix the 6 most common types of pain caused by cycling

Overcome pain and strain, stay comfortable and ride more
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Base training for cyclists: myth or must-do?

Should base rides be part of your winter training plan? We spoke to three coaches to find out
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The complete guide to winter road cycling

All our top tips for cold-weather riding in one article
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Detraining explained | How quickly do you lose fitness? And how fast can you get it back?

What happens to your fitness when you stop riding?
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Should you cut down on drinking? Understanding the impact of alcohol on health and fitness

What effect does booze have on your cycling?
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Rollers, static bike, turbo or smart trainer? Which indoor cycling solution is best for you?

Everything you need to know about the different indoor cycling options
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60-minute turbo sessions for time-crunched riders

Four workouts to boost your power on the bike in an hour
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27 reasons to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more

Essential reasons to take up cycling
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Best indoor cycling apps 2024: which training app should you use?

We compare the best indoor cycling apps, plus the gear you need to start riding indoors
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What is testosterone and why does it matter to cyclists?

Testosterone can have a significant impact on cycling performance. Here's everything you need to know
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Polarised cycling training: can riding slower make you faster?

We spoke to four cycling coaches about this popular but controversial endurance training method
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How to set the saddle height on your bike

Our complete guide to accurately setting your bike seat height, as well as fore/aft and tilt
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Focus on these 5 key areas of training to become a better road cyclist

Plus, our suggested workouts for each area
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Could Critical Power be a better alternative to FTP for training?

Want a complete picture of your fitness? Critical Power could be the answer
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Can a turbo trainer damage a carbon frame? How to look after your bike when riding indoors

It's not just hard on you, using the turbo trainer can hurt your bike too
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Your complete guide to Zwift | Everything you need to know

What Zwift is, how it works and what equipment you need
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Are you at risk of indoor training burnout?

Why poorly planned indoor training risks burnout, and how to prevent it
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9 tips for creating the perfect indoor training setup

Make your indoor cycling setup a place to be proud of
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Everything you need to know about Rouvy, the augmented reality indoor cycling app

A complete guide to the augmented reality cycling app
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HIIT for cyclists: how intervals can fast-track your training

High-intensity interval training is all the rage, but is it any good for cyclists?
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