Wenzel Coaching works to help our athletes and coaches find the best resources for their overall fitness and competitive games, no matter their level. This month we feature mental skills expert and therapist Melinda Halpern of Grit Performance as she …
Coach Toolbox: When an Athlete Reaches a Performance Plateau Read More »
The Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Calves are the major muscle groups that directly power the pedals of a bicycle. When Quads and Hams are not in balance (one group is tighter than the other), a number of bio-mechanical problems can occur, including …
Quadricep, Hamstring, and Calf Stretches for Cycling Performance Read More »
Though we first posted this video earlier this year shortly after it premiered Outside Explorer, now is a great time to revisit it as many cyclists take that first step and consider entering their first cyclocross race! A cyclocross race …
The positions and movements of cycling stress certain muscle groups, which can create muscular imbalances and dysfunction. The hip flexors (iliacus and psoas, sometimes together called iliopsoas) are muscles responsible for pulling the thigh towards the abdomen and are used …
We always welcome testimonials and honest feedback from our clients, and we often post them on our coach profile pages. Sometimes a review is just so helpful and thought provoking that we like to share the whole thing as a …
Do You Need a Cycling Coach? — A Testimonial for Coaching Read More »
“Hey guys, read your articles in ROAD Magazine… nice. I was wondering what you thought of running up stadium stairs with a weight vest on during the winter to build strength in lieu of weight lifting. I lifted for about …
Hello, I have stopped making progress despite a regular and highly structured training program supervised by a very well regarded coach. At first (after the first 3-4 months) I made huge progress, now a year and a half later, I …
Q & A Coach Forum: Why Have I Stopped Making Progress on the Bike? Read More »
Looking to add some effective stretches to your routine? Stretching the gluteal muscle complex allows for greater flexibility of the hip area, a common area of soreness and tightness for cyclist and runners. This progression of stretches is a fluid …
What does it mean to be a professional cyclist? From the outside it may seem simple: you ride your bike well and get paid to do it. But being truly professional is much more than just pedaling. A professional bike …
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“I think I can, I know I can” – a personal story and reflection of overcoming obstacles and being safe by Coach Kori Seehafer Some of the best educational experiences occur during major setbacks. The biggest lessons come …
I Think I Can, I Know I Can – Using a Major Setback as Inspiration to Bounce Back Read More »
As you continually optimize your fueling needs for performance and daily energy demands, chances are that your main meals just aren’t going to be enough to get you through the day happily and productively. That’s where snacks come in. Let’s …
Performance in most sports depends on getting your body weight into an optimum range. While some athletes need to gain weight to get to that range, the need for weight loss is much more common. Weight loss success for athletes …
Question: What is reasonable weight loss within an active racing season where a rider is racing 1-2 times per weekend? Answer: If you are within 15 pounds of your target weight, aim for consistent weight loss of about ½-1 pound per …
Understanding the Rate of Weight Loss for Athletes Read More »
Looking for a fun way to build your bike handling skills and improve your balance? Try skidding. I’m not talking about the stuff we did as kids on our BMX bikes, I’m talking about purposely finding the limits of traction …
The Art of the Slide – Getting the Most Out of Skidding on a Mountain Bike Read More »
Cyclocross (or ‘cross, or even just CX) has been around for over a hundred years, and it has long been a popular Fall and Winter sport in Europe. Though cross has had loyal followers in the US for years, its …
