Heart rate training is not nearly as complicated as it seems. We broke down the basics so you don't have to! ...
VERSTEHEN IHRER SCHWIMMKENNZAHLEN
Wenn Sie beim nächsten Triathlon auffallen wollen, ist das Schwimmen der Schlüssel zum Erfolg! Für ein exzellentes Schwimmresultat müssen Sie sich im Training gut vorbereiten. Just like cycling and running, swim training will include many similar pieces: a warm-up, main set, and cool-down. The difference is...
The Unique Dynamics of Indoor Cycling
Have you ever noticed that you may have a power difference when riding indoors vs. outdoors? Or potentially efforts at the same given intensity feel harder when you’re on your indoor trainer? Well, you’re not alone. This is where cycling dynamics come in place. Many cyclists find that they are unable to produce the same...
Wie du einen Fahrrad-Trainer auswählst: Empfehlungen für Indoor-Radfahrer
Die Wahl des richtigen Fahrrad-Trainers kann dein Indoor-Cycling-Erlebnis komplett verändern. Egal ob du Anfänger oder erfahrener Radfahrer bist, es ist wichtig, einen Trainer zu wählen, der zu deinem Platzangebot, Budget und deinen Trainingsvorlieben passt. Von kompakten Trainern, die perfekt für kleine Wohnungen sind, bis hin zu ultraleisen Modellen für ruhige Workouts – dieser Leitfaden...
Warming Up Before a Run
While it can be tempting to roll out of bed, lace up your shoes, and head out the door for your early morning run…perhaps this time around you pump the brakes. While many runners may not think twice about running without a warm-up, it may be time to start reconsidering. Why is Warm Up...
The Importance of Structured Training
When it comes to following a structured training plan, many cyclists may believe this is best left to professionals alone. The truth is, structured training plans are meant for anyone working towards a goal – a race, person best on a local route, or looking to complete a century. No matter how large or...
The Performance Myths Between Men and Women
It is obvious that there are physical differences between men and women. Men are typically taller, more muscular, and therefore usually outperform women when it comes to upper body performances (like lifting), strength, and power events. This is also true when it comes to shorter-distance events; historically, men outperform women. That being said, this...
Using Sleep Tracking To Make Performance Gains
Sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our body, and yet still 1 in 3 adults do not get enough of it. Many of us are endurance athletes, and it usually goes without saying that we care about our bodies, we care about our performance, and we want to...
Indoor-Workouts für Draußen
The SYSTM Training App will now be able to support both indoor and outdoor workouts. What does this mean as a user? You can now select a training plan or workout from the app, add it to your calendar, and sync it with your bike computer for both indoor and outdoor training sessions. The...
Indoor Cycling Tips For Training in ERG Mode
There was a point when riding the trainer was viewed for times only when the weather was too treacherous to ride outside, or for rehabilitation from an injury. Wintertime was the only season when cyclists could muster up the mental strength to subject themselves to riding in a fixed position for a few hours...
Vorteile des High Cadence Training
High cadence can be a very subjective matter. While one may say that pedaling at 80 rpm is an extremely high cadence, a track sprinter may say that 240 rpm is a high cadence. Whatever your view of “high cadence” may be; the importance of incorporating high cadence drills into your training repertoire does...
Ask the Experts: What Is & How Do I Use The Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale?
At one point in our lives we have all heard the expression, “how hard does this feel?” Even at the doctor’s office, we are asked to rate our level of pain on a scale of 0-10. Rate of perceived exertion (RPE), has been a term used since the very beginnings of endurance exercise. Way...