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Running, Swimming & Cycling

Whether you are a triathlon competitor, going pro in swimming, cycling or running or just using some of these activities to gain physical strength and improve your health, this discussion board is the right place to learn and share.

Weight training for cyclists

I need a few suggestions about weight training for cyclist. I’ve entered my school’s cycling team, and it seems to me that I’m the skinniest of them all, so I want to boost up both my self-confidence and my muscles. What kind of exercises I am supposed to do and what parts of my...

by User avatar conroy

Is it normal for my hands to get numb while riding a bike?

I’ve taken up riding recently and everything went well until a few weeks ago. My hands are numb while I’m riding. Is it normal? The first time I noticed that I was scared because I thought it was a stroke or something. But when the problems disappeared half an hour later I calmed down....

by User avatar marcellus

Is chlorine harmful to the skin?

Answered by a doctor

I like to swim and am regular at the pools. I know that the water in the pool is chlorinated. I heard some bad things about chlorine. I wonder if they are true. Is chlorine harmful to the skin? I have experienced no problems whatsoever up to now. However I would like to be sure.

by User avatar phineas

Do you cycle on an empty stomach?

Do you cycling on an empty stomach? I’m not very fond of eating in the morning and that’s the time when I usually train. I’ve even tried to have at least something to eat for breakfast, but I couldn’t digest it. Now I go cycling without breakfast and I usually don’t...

by User avatar ali

How to improve bike climbing?

My cycling has been improving all the time. I am proud to say that I managed to transform myself from a recreational rider to a wannabe cycling pro. However, as everyone else, I have my weak points. Climbing is my Achilles Heel. Do you have any tips regarding improving climbing?

by User avatar kippy

Triathlon Laws 101 in one place

Triathlon Laws 101 Ruan's Application of Parkinson's Law Triathlon equipment increases to fill the garage and basement space available for its storage. Second Law of Applied Confusion Deliveries of new race essential triathlon toys and gels that normally take one day will take five...

by User avatar TriBob

Why do i feel so uncomfortable in the pool?

I have a problem. Since I’ve been spending almost all my time in front of my PC I’m having certain problems with my back so I had to start swimming. My physical therapist thinks that will help me, but I don’t feel comfortable in the pool. I don’t know why. Maybe I’m...

by User avatar isiahi

How do i choice my swimming suite?

I like to wear nice clothes. I feel better when I wear something nice. Although going to the beach or swimming pool doesn’t give me much choice when it comes to clothes I like to pick up something dashy. I would like to know how you choose your swimming suit.

by User avatar dorisa

How long does it take to adapt to cold water?

I would like to begin my swimming season a bit earlier this year. Since the sea is not that warm at this time of the year I can expect chills and shivering while entering the water. I wonder how long it takes to adapt to cold water. Is it safe to swim this way?

by User avatar mano

Why am i loosing so much weight while cycling?

I have been riding a bike for a year and I half. I was not skinny but close to an ideal weight. Ever since I started to cycle my weight started to drop off. I am more of a skin and bones now. I have lost some 40 pounds. I went to see my doctor but he said that I was in good health. What is wrong...

by User avatar gregoor