Archive for 'Cross Training'
“Lunge” is Greek for “Torture”
“The lunge is a weight training exercise that is used to strengthen the quadriceps muscles, gluteal muscles and the muscles comprising the “hamstrings“, the semitendinosus, the semimembranosus, and the biceps femoris. A long lunge emphasizes the glutes whereas a short lunge emphasizes the quadriceps.” (via Wikipedia) See how I emphasized “gluteal muscles” up there? That’s [...]
Posted: December 7th, 2009 under Base Training, Cross Training, Fitness & Health.
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Another year down, another year begins
Some things I’ve participated in between my last post and this new shiny post: Self supported tour from my front door to Ipperwash Beach, Ontario. 98 of the hottest miles I’ve ever ridden. Tree Farm Relay – Our team took 10th, and I experienced intoxication and hangover in a span of about 6 hours. Stony [...]
Posted: November 25th, 2009 under Base Training, Cross Training, General.
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Playing the Mind Game, and Losing
Winter is a bitter mistress. Since my last post I’ve only ridden once or twice, and likewise with the trainer. I’m gaining weight and losing energy. My motivation to move is losing it’s power over my motivation to eat. Emotional binging has become an issue again. Lots of ground lost. While wallowing in my own [...]
Posted: December 23rd, 2008 under Cross Training, Fitness & Health.
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