So excited for all the possibilities the Wahoo Kickr Bike brings for bike fitting and pre-purchase bike sizing! Don’t guess what size you need for that new or used bike purchase and hope it fits after it arrives! 🚲 How can we use the Wahoo Kickr bike for a fit? It has multiple adjustment points […]
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Why should you work on upper body strength as a runner? This may seem like a very basic answer, but it’s true: because runners use their upper bodies when they run! Strong legs help you increase your running power and speed, but your arms can be a key driver of your legs, especially when it
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Can you move equally between sides? Is one side stronger or weaker? (Saying one side can mean differences between the right or left sides of the body, front and back, and any areas where there are opposite motions.) 😩 If you’re not balanced, you’re more prone to aches, pains, and injuries. It’s not a guarantee
For runners, the shift to cooler fall temps away from the summer heat and humidity is a glorious thing! So why on earth did I choose to run at the hottest part of the day today? 😳🤔 Am I trying to punish myself? No. Am I dumb? No. (although some may argue that! 😂) So
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🆘 To all my friends who ride a bike, any bike, anywhere, any time…please ALWAYS wear your helmet! It doesn’t matter how long you’ve ridden, how old you are, how skilled you are, how short of a ride it is or the speed of the ride. A split second can change your ride. ⛑ Helmets
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🚲 The other day I went out for a what was supposed to be a long-ish ride followed by a short run. The ride was an out and back route. 🔦 About 2/3 of the way into that ride, my front tire went flat thanks to piece of wire. When I started the ride, I
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🦠 PSA! 🦠 EVERYONE: If you have had Covid-19 at any point, PLEASE include it in your medical history for ALL of your medical providers! At this point in time, you hopefully will not be judged for having contracted it. (I know many last year wouldn’t tell anyone they got it because some judged that
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🧠 In the last several years, our society has been trying to increase the importance of focusing on good mental health, which is great! But then this week happens and you wonder what caused a shift in that. Simone Biles has received both sides of the spectrum in terms of support for prioritizing her self-care
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When you’re training, each workout should have a purpose. It may be a: ✅ Easy workout ✅ Long workout ✅ Speed intervals ✅ Tempo workout ✅ Recovery workout ✅ High intensity workout ✅ Heart rate based workout ✅ Power based workout ✅ Pace based workout ✅ Cadence workout ✅ Social/fun workout (those are great too!)
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Quest Health & Performance will be reopening for in-person services on May 1st! We can’t wait to see you again! We’re ready to help endurance athletes (from beginners to pros) get rid of pain, improve fitness and go faster! (without being told to STOP training, take medication, or have surgery!) We will be open for
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