Becoming a fitness coach is a rewarding journey that not only transforms your own life but also...
Cycling Advice, Tips And Events
Whether you are new to cycling or a seasoned veteran, we have compiled a comprehensive cycling blog to help everyone on their fitness journey. We cover topics from starting out, to finding cycling gear and the best routes to cycle across the UK.
Walking Gear
We guide you through the essential clothing, gear and equipment needed for hiking. Understanding...
Walking Challenges 2024
We have compiled a big list of the best walking challenges that take place across the UK in 2024....
Cycling events and Sportive Calendar 2024
Welcome to the UK Fitness Events Sportive Calendar! We have compiled a great list of cycling...
Open Water Swimming Calendar 2024
We have compiled a great list of open water swimming events taking place in 2024. Organised by...
Triathlons Calendar 2024
We have compiled a great list of Triathlons taking place in 2024. Organised by date order, scroll...
10 Of The Best UK Marathons To Enter In 2024
So, you would like to attempt a marathon for the first time? Or maybe you want to gain a personal...
10 Of The Best Half Marathons In The UK In 2024
If you are hardcore enough to attempt one of the best half marathons UK for the first time, or you...
Marathons – Complete List for 2024
Over 250 UK marathons are organised each year and we have compiled a great list of marathons in...
Half Marathons – Complete List for 2024
We have compiled a great list of UK half marathons taking place in 2024. Organised by date order,...
Free 4 Week Home Workout Plan: Beginner Fitness Program
With the pressure of modern life it's very common for people to have long days, endless meetings,...
4 Types of Cardio Training
Whether you are starting a new training plan or looking to break through a plateau in your current...
FAQs
Here are some common questions about cycling
Do I need to be super fit to take up cycling?
Can cycling cause knee pain?
Knee pain when cycling is common, especially if you are not setting your bike up correctly. With a few adjustments to your bike, any knee pain should soon disappear!
Should cyclists stretch before a ride?
Ideally, all cyclists should perform stretches before and after a ride! In one of our blogs, we have listed some of the best stretches for cyclists here in our blog!
Do I need specialist clothing to cycle?
You can ride in whatever you feel comfortable in! However, some items we recommend wearing when cycling, such as a helmet and gloves, are more for protection than anything else.
What muscles does cycling workout?
It would be easy to think that cycling only works the legs, but it works more than that! Lower back muscles, core, and arms get in on the action too! Cycling is good for building muscle mass that other forms of exercise cannot always access.
Does cycling burn a lot of calories?
Depending on the type of training you do whilst cycling will depend on the number of calories burned, but cycling offers a wide range of ways to burn those excess calories off.