Cycling, whether on your gym’s stationary bike or in the great outdoors, is a great way to burn body fat as fuel and improve your cardio fitness. We’ve got all the expert advice you need to ride faster for longer. There’s also safety tips, the key bits of kit, the most efficient cycling position, and gym drills to improve your performance on two wheels.
RIDE FASTER FOR LONGER
Increase your cardio endurance to burn more fat with these tips from Elliot Lipski of TrainSharp Cycle Coaching
Use intervals to torch fat
Once you’re feeling comfortable on longer rides and are looking to improve your cycling, start to introduce some intervals to increase power and aerobic capacity. “Bike-specific leg strength intervals will improve muscular endurance and power,” says Lipski, who coaches some of the UK’s top pro teams. “Use climbs to do lowcadence intervals in a bigger gear. Concentrate on pressing down from the tops of your thighs, keeping a strict pedalling style and a solid upper body.”
Use fat as fuel
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