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How to Measure a Bike Frame to Fit Your Ride
Measuring for the right size bicycle is crucial to any bike ride, let alone a 7-day trek across Georgia. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a complete beginner, selecting the correct frame size is critical for a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable ride. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of bike frame size, different…
Read MoreCycling Under the Sun: Unmasking the Hidden Dangers
Cycling is one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities that can expose you to the many benefits of the sun’s rays. We all need some sun exposure to produce vitamin D and keep our immune systems strong. Vitamin D from the sun also helps keep our bones healthy and strong. However, prolonged and unprotected exposure to…
Read More5 Foods to Add to Your Diet for Heart Health
We all know cycling is a great way to keep your heart strong. But consistent cardio exercise like bike riding is only a part of what it takes to maintain heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds in the U.S. Lifestyle factors —…
Read MoreExplained: Why do our joints deteriorate?
Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people every year. It is a deterioration of the joints.
Read More5 FOODS TO AVOID FOR A HEALTHIER DIET
5 Foods to Avoid for a Healthier Diet from Northside Hospital on Vimeo. We always want to thank Northside Hospital for being there for us and sharing health tips. Last month they shared 5 Fitness Routines for the Workplace with us, and this month Lauren Cicinelli provides us with five foods to avoid during the week for a healthier diet. Believe it or…
Read More5 Easy Fitness Routines for the Workplace
Training for BRAG Training for BRAG and having trouble fitting in your cross training? While it’s not a great idea to skip out on those weekend bike rides, Northside Hospital has some tips on sneaking in a little exercise while you work. Whether you are working from home or the office, it’s important to take…
Read MoreThe Truth About Stretching & Cyclists
From Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network Just because were in the “off-season” of cycling (is there such a thing in Georgia?), doesn’t mean you should slack off on your stretching. A daily stretch routine and proper hydration are both vital to staying in tune with your body all year long. Does Stretching Decrease Injury? While…
Read MoreCycling Injuries: Ice vs. Heat
From Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute Training to cycle BRAG? Injuries are bound pop up from time to time. Knowing the proper treatment can hasten your recovery and get you back on the saddle. When should you use ice or heat for a cycling injury? This is a common question. Surprisingly, there is little research on…
Read MoreCycling Hydration for a Great Ride
From Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute Every bike ride is a chance to grow your capabilities as a cyclist. Proper hydration is essential to success and improved cycling performance all year long, not just during Big BRAG. Trying to figure out how much water and when you should take on food may seem daunting, especially if…
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