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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.

Cycling advices for diabetics

Are there any useful pieces of advice for diabetics who want to take up cycling? Ive been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and Im non-insulin dependent person. Is cycling safe for me? And is there a possibility to reduce high sugar levels by means of cycling? Tell me something about diet and other...

by User avatar adan

Is underwater dolphin kick really that important if you want to swim fast?

I keep hearing about the underwater dolphin kick. It seems simple to me but then again every other action in swimming did when the great swimmers were performing them. I think that the most important thing is to know what muscles to use to move through the water in that fashion? Is underwater...

by User avatar gilberto

Can i get rid of my beer belly by swimming?

I have a “beer belly”. My wife is teasing me and so do my friends. Sedentary lifestyle and too many beers did their part. I want to lose fat, especially my beer belly. What do you think about shaping stomach by swimming? Can I lose my belly by swimming? I don’t want to get smaller...

by User avatar care

Good training DVDs for cyclists?

I like the way I train. As we all know, nothing is that good that it couldn’t be replaced by even better thing. So I would like to see some training techniques, tips and suggestions from people who know their stuff. Do you know any good training DVDs for cyclists?

by User avatar palmer

Is training cycling two times a day enough?

I want to become a top class rider. I know that there is a long ride ahead of me but I am ready for it. I am willing to do whatever it takes to make my dreams come true. I am already training twice a day. What do you think is that enough or should I train maybe three times a day?

by User avatar abbie

How to cycle properly in the rain?

I’ve been cycling to work for over a year and I feel great. Now, my company is transferring me to a new position and I’ll have to move to Seattle. As we all know the Emerald City is very rainy throughout the year and since I intend to practice cycling, I’m wondering how to cycle...

by User avatar shannon

Running with your dogs

Answered by a doctor

I was a NYC High School Track Coach, A life long runner amd owner of two active dogs. I love to run with my 2 boxers and I use a Hands-Free Leash I found that is different than the around the waist models. This one is worn on your back and over your shoulders. The force from my dogs is balanced...

by User avatar rrusso

Strong legs for cycling?

I am new to cycling. I would like to become a good rider. I heard that you have to have strong legs for cycling. I have very thin legs and my girlfriend is always teasing me. Is it true that strong legs are important for cycling? What can I do about it?

by User avatar xerxes

sensitivity to chlorine in swimming pools

Answered by a doctor

I like to swim and can’t imagine a day or week without it. Unfortunately during the winter I cannot swim in the sea since it is too cold. There are many swimming pools in the city of course. They provide the next best thing when it comes to swimming. The problem is that I am sensitive to...

by User avatar jerri

Group Cycling/ Spinning Classes

I just found out that my Y offers these classes (at least this month they do). What's the % of women to men in these? They're listed as 'All Skill Levels'. Does that mean Lance Armstrong and my grandmother will be in the same class and getting the same workout?

by User avatar purple hayes