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Voom Energy Bars

in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Reviews, Larisa Chinces, Larisa Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Portable, easy to eat and chew, sweet but non sticky and suuuper tasty – these are the perfect characteristics that every energy bar should have. Food is fuel. The right energy bar under the right circumstances can be crucial in a race or ride. The Voom bars are designed to provide quick energy burst during exercise, that’s why they are high in carbohydrates, which are easily digested and absorbed quickly into the bloodstream – this can be good if you are on a 3-hour bike ride or racing, and out in the mountains here in Transylvania.

Identifying Cycling Pain

in Blog Post, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Training, Triathlon

Many of you are asking me about different pain issues you experience after riding a bike, such as neck pain, back pain, knee pain, hand numbness, etc. It’s hard to suggest something without seeing you, and I’m not a doctor. It may be down to an ill-fitting bike, as too often, people simply buy an off-the-peg bike and don’t have it properly sized for them. This article by Nadezhda looks at some common cycle pain issues and gives you some advice on how to avoid it.

Exercise Hydration

in Blog Post, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Nutrition, Training, Triathlon

Sodium is a main electrolyte found in sweat and plays an important role in fluid balance in the body and in athletes’ performance. Sodium loss can vary a lot between individuals and is also pretty stable within an individual too. How do you determine if you are a salty sweater and how much sodium should you consume to keep hydration levels optimized? One thing is certain, and that is the issue of correct hydration and fluid replacement for athletes, so let’s examine this.

Triathlon Final Sprint

in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Performance and Training, Training, Triathlon

Need a final boost in your triathlon race/at the foot of a big climb/ at the end of a run or ride? We all do at times,it’s perfectly normal. You seem to have done everything, but for some reason you just feel under power. You’ve followed your nutrition plan, yes – but that doesn’t help at this moment; so what can you do?

Ladies Bike Saddles Review

in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Kit Reviews, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Saddles, Triathlon

A bike saddle is the most personal part of your bike, and it can make all the difference in the world. That’s why getting the right saddle for road cyclists and triathletes is so important. While a good saddle is barely noticeable, the uncomfortable one will make you beyond miserable. Unless you want to make your best friend’s thigh chaff and lower parts numb, you need to find the right saddle. But what exactly does that mean?
Well, to put it simply, women-specific saddles usually have a cut-out to relieve soft tissue pressure. The use of a wider saddle helps to accommodate a woman’s wider-spaced sit bones. Sit bones are the bones that make up the area in your buttocks that are the most likely to feel pressured during a ride.

Ladies Bike Saddles

in Bike Builds, Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Kit Reviews, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Kit Reviews, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Technical Kit, Triathlon

Whether you’re viewing the rolling greens of the countryside, conquering the mountains or planning a cycle across the bustling streets, the bottom line is – your bottom is in the line. No matter what the scenery might offer, without the right saddle and perfect padding for your tush it isn’t fun and you won’t be able to push as much power as possible. There’s no reason to tolerate aching muscles and pressure points when you can find a seat that goes the extra mile.
Know your body

Cormet de Roselend France

in Bike Routes, Bikecation, Bikecation Locations, Blog Post, Cycle Tourism, European Bikecation Locations, European Cycling Routes, Fitness, Forest Centre, France Road Cycling, France Road Cycling, Health and Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Road Cycling Routes

Sitting at an altitude of 1968m the Cormet de Roselend connects Beaufort(744m) in the Beaufortain valley in the west and Bourg-Saint-Maurice(840m) in the Tarentaise Valley to the east. The climb has a rich TDF history. It was first featured in the 1979 Tour de France and ten times since. In 2019 the climb was cut from the tour as a mudslide rendered the climb impassable. It returns in 2020 for stage 18 and just happens to follow our preferred route over the Cormet!

Vitamin D Deficiency In Sport

in Blog Post, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Ladies Cycling, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Nutrition, Training, Triathlon

Vitamin D is vital for growth and maintenance of the bone and in regulation of electrolyte metabolism, protein synthesis, gene expression, and immune function – lots of important things for athletes. These vital functions are essential for all individuals, and they’re especially so for the elite and recreational athlete.

A few thoughts on bikefitting

in Bike Builds, Blog Post, Bloggers, Cycle Maintainance, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Steve Smales, Training

Riding a bike seems a simple process. However, it’s not until we start to look at the technical aspects, that we can really begin to reap the full benefits. Steve took a reluctant trip for bike fit and came back a changed rider… with lots of bikes to change too 😉

Choosing a triathlon bike

in Blog Post, Bloggers, Fitness, Health, Health and Lifestyle, Kit Facts, Lifestyle, Nadezhda Lifestyle, Nadezhda Pavlova, Nadezhda Triathlon and Training, Technical Kit, Training, Triathlon

There is a lot to think about in triathlon for beginners, three sports to master, the fitness levels needed to finish a race, the mental pressure and so on. However, equipment is also important, and while the right swimwear and running shoes are crucial, the biggest investment for most new to triathlon is the bike.

Voom Energy Bars

Identifying Cycling Pain

Exercise Hydration

Triathlon Final Sprint

Ladies Bike Saddles Review

Ladies Bike Saddles

Cormet de Roselend France

Vitamin D Deficiency In Sport

A few thoughts on bikefitting

Choosing a triathlon bike

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