Category: Having fun

  • 10 dangers being a cyclist

    10 dangers being a cyclist

    During a discussion about biking with a friend, he said aren’t you scared biking to work. I answer him that in general I am not scared biking to work, but I do have moments when I reflect on a situation that could have become dangerous. So, it dawned on me that I should put together…

  • Demystifying the myths of working out

    Demystifying the myths of working out

    I have this to pass on to you guys reading my blog. I picked this up from the Heart and Stroke website. I think it is very relevant as many of us think we do the right things and even when we talk to others or overhear someone talking about the workout, it is important…

  • How to turn your biking commute in to a workout

    How to turn your biking commute in to a workout

    Many people bike to work, they go the same pace day after day, but do you not want to push yourself to higher endurance. Cycling is a fantastic exercise to gain endurance and strength while commuting to work.

  • Defining your core muscles – the key to any sport activity

    Defining your core muscles – the key to any sport activity

    Your abs take up a large area of your core. In fact, a lot of people think your abs are your core. But… there’s a whole other side to it. It’s called your back! Here are the main muscles that make up your core.

  • Building a weight training program

    Building a weight training program

    Building a weight training program is not that complicated, just get started! Below is a simple 3 step guide to building your own basic weight training program. This program will give you a structure to help you progress and achieve your goals. Once you have got a bit more experience in resistance training you can…

  • Hot Ginger Lemonade

    Stir all ingredients together. Drink warm. Ingredients 1 1/2 T ginger juice1 1/2 C boiling water1 T honey2 T lemon juicePinch cayenne pepper This recipe is from the Ginger People, www.gingerpeople.com

  • Cyclist guide to the shortest city routes

    Ride the City finds the shortest distance between two points, with a difference. First, Ride the City avoids roads that aren’t meant for biking, like highways and busy arterial streets. Second, Ride the City tries to steer cyclists toward routes that maximize the use of bike lanes, bike paths, greenways, and other bike-friendly streets.

  • Apple markets a toxic lifestyle

    Apple has over the years masterfully created a buzz machine backed by its sleek products, amazing design, and attention to detail, which has been embraced by millions of people. Apple has become “The Brand” of the hip, trendy people from California to Papua New Guinea, who cannot imagine themselves without their Apple product. This trendy…

  • Strength Training program for Anatomical Adoption Circuit training used by Torbjorn Zetterlund

    Strength Training program for Anatomical Adoption Circuit training used by Torbjorn Zetterlund

    I have been tracking my workouts since October 1st, 2008, using the MapMyRide website. Here is what I been able to achieve as of today.

  • Demystifying the myths of working out

    Demystifying the myths of working out

    I have this to pass on to you guys reading my blog. I picked this up from the Heart and Stroke website. I think it is very relevant as many of us think we do the right things and even when we talk to others or overhear someone talking about the workout, it is important…