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Cycling

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What to Eat After a Race

You did it! Now it’s time to recover. Discover how to fuel your body to reduce fatigue, ease soreness, and rebuild for your next challenge.
By Heidi Wachter
CyclingRecovery
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What to Eat During a Race

Here's how to cross the finish line with energy to spare.
By Heidi Wachter
CyclingNutrition Tips
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What to Eat Before a Race

Experimenting with your nutrition strategy before your race is as important as deciding what shoes you’re going to wear. Dial in your fueling plan with this expert advice.
By Heidi Wachter
CyclingNutrition Tips
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2 Essential Moves to Enhance Your Cycling Performance

Step up your cycling game with these two complementary strength and mobility moves.
By Lauren Bedosky
Cycling
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6 Ways to Get More Bike in Your Life

Simple ways to make your days — and your world — more bikeable.
By Michael Dregni
CyclingSports & Recreation
Olympian Haley Hunter Smith with her bike

Olympian Cyclist Hayley Hunter Smith on Mental Health and Pursuing Excellence on Her Own Terms

The pro off-road cyclist shares her journey to mental well-being and how she's refocusing her goals.
By Callie Fredrickson
CyclingSports & Recreation
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Which Indoor Cycle Class Is Right for Me?

A breakdown of the four indoor cycle classes at Life Time and what you can expect in each.
By Emily Ewen
CardioCycling
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Talks — S6, EP18 / Why Fitness Competitions?

The term “fitness competition” often conjures images of bodybuilding events, but it’s much more encompassing than those, including 5Ks and marathons, powerlifting meets, obstacle course races, and more. Danny King, Master Trainer, explains why he thinks everybody — at any fitness or experience level — can benefit from participating in a fitness event.

With Danny King, Master Trainer
Attitude/MindsetCycling
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Do Pedestrian- and Bike-Friendly Policies Boost a City’s Overall Health?

Yes, according to a recent analysis from Blue Zones.
By Michael Dregni
CyclingSports & Recreation
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Cycling for Change

As an athlete and industry innovator, HED Cycling cofounder Anne Hed is on a mission to make cycling more accessible and welcoming for everyone.
By Kevin Horner
CyclingEndurance
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What Is Gravel Cycling, and How Can I Get Started?

Back roads, dust, beautiful scenery, and bicycling joy: a primer on gravel cycling.
By Marco Dregni
CyclingSports & Recreation
Sarah Strum

Pro Gravel Cyclist Sarah Sturm on Winning, Losing, and the Value of Rest

One of the country's top gravel racers shares her approach to riding, competing, and the valuable lessons gravel racing has taught her about life.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Cycling
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No Distractions: Ryan Frankel’s Success Story

One man is inspired to advocate for more attentive driving after being injured in an accident involving a distracted motorist.
By Ryan Frankel
CyclingFitness Tips
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Talks — S6, EP7 / Why Gravel Racing?

Gravel racing has seen an upswing in popularity and participation in recent years —  but why? In this mini episode, Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy, who work on the Life Time Athletic Events team, share more about this sport, how it’s different from other types of cycling, and why it’s something more people — from casual riders to professional athletes — are taking part in. 

With Kristi Mohn and Michelle Duffy
CyclingEndurance
Haley Hunter Smith

Biking for Healing

Olympian and 2022 Life Time Grand Prix winner Haley Hunter Smith’s passion for cycling also proved to be an essential tool for managing her mental well-being.
By Callie Fredrickson
CyclingMental Health
Alexey Vermeulen on his bike in the mountains

Pedaling for Meaning: One Athlete’s Pursuit to Bring More Riders to the Trail

Professional cyclist Alexey Vermeulen’s latest endeavor bridges the gap between new riders and big cycle events.
By Callie Fredrickson
CyclingEndurance
Indoor cycle studio

Why Indoor Cycling Is for Everybody

A Q&A with the designer of the ARORA Cycle format on how indoor cycling can be an accessible workout for people of all fitness abilities.
By Emily Ewen
CyclingFitness Tips
Ken Zylstra during his intercontinental bike ride

CHANGING LIVES: Ken Zylstra

Reflections on trail life, perseverance, and gratitude.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
CyclingMember Stories
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Can Bicycles Help Create a Better World?

We often think of cycling in terms of personal health, but it has many social, economic, and environmental impacts.
By Michael Dregni
CyclingFitness Tips
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The Health Benefits of Cycling

Cycling enthusiasts and experts explains the many ways that hopping on a bike, whether indoors or out, can boost your overall health — and just maybe help build a better world.
By Michael Dregni
CyclingFitness Tips
A group cycle class in a studio at Life Time.

3-Week Indoor Cycle-Training Workout

A beginner’s plan to train your body for a one-hour cycle ride.
By Nancy Brenden
CardioCycling
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