Run, deadlift, swim, squat. Aerobic vs Anaerobic exercises. Both types of activities are required for maximum fitness of our physical bodies and mental health.Swimming, jogging, cycling, and rowing are examples of aerobic workouts, often known as cardio conditioning. It’s great for your heart, stamina, mood, and longevity.Only doing aerobic exercises can be rather one-sided and it is more effective when paired with anaerobic exercises.Weight lifting, high-intensity interval training, and martial arts are examples of anaerobic activities that also provide a variety of health and fitness advantages. It builds muscle, strengthens bones and joints faster than aerobic workouts, increases core strength;…
Author: Henri Giroud
Henri Giroud
Fifty years of pro cycling journalism and television commentary. It gets easier after the first forty years.
After months of debate and negotiations, the U.S. House of Representatives made progress on trillions of dollars in infrastructure and government spending, including billions in programming and incentives for bikes. Approved late Friday night, the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) heads to President Biden to sign into law. Congressional leaders also moved through an initial, procedural vote for the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act (BBB), setting billions more for climate and equity-focused infrastructure grants, a tax credit for electric bicycles and a bicycle commuter benefit; slated for a full House vote by November 15. PeopleForBikes applauds…
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is pleased to announce that it has published all the final UCI Rankings for the 2021 road season for the different categories (Men Elite, Women Elite, Men Under-23, Women Under-23, Men Junior and Women Junior). The rankings were updated on 31 October, the final day of the 2021 season, and published on 2 November. In the Men Elite category, the Slovenian Tadej Pogačar dominated both the individual UCI World Ranking (all types of races included) and the stage race individual UCI World Ranking. The Belgian Wout van Aert finishes at the top of the one-day race individual UCI World…
Dentsu West Japan, the Japanese advertisement company, has teamed up with ROUVY, the augmented reality platform, to host an open virtual cycling race around the World Heritage Site in Himeji. To support the local annual marathon, the race will take place on November 7th with the guest pro-riders from the UCI Continental Team, MATRIX POWERTAG. International travel to Japan continues to have multiple restrictions because of the current global pandemic. The city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture which is home to Himeji Castle, Japan’s first World Heritage Site, normally holds the annual ‘World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon’ in February. This…
Elia Viviani has signed a three-year deal to rejoin the INEOS Grenadiers until the end of 2024 and through the Paris Olympics. The Italian raced with the team for three years, from 2015-2017, and says he always wanted to return one day. “From the moment I left the team, I had in my head that one day I would come back – and now that day has come and I couldn’t be happier,” said Viviani. “In my years away, I’ve never lost contact with the team – with Dave [Brailsford], Rod [Ellingworth], and with the Italian riders and coaches. I…
The INEOS Grenadiers can confirm the appointments of Roger Hammond and Ben Williams. Hammond will become lead sport director and Williams, head of human performance at INEOS Britannia, will move across the INEOS sport group to join the performance team while continuing to support the sailing team. Hammond has a long and distinguished career in professional cycling as a two-time British national champion and as a Sport Director in the WorldTour, most recently with Bahrain-Victorious.Hammond said: “I am very excited to be joining the INEOS Grenadiers. It is a great opportunity to be part of charting the next chapter for…
The classic mountain bike stage race is returning in 2022 after a forced break in 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Racers can still expect the “Ultimate Intense Bike Weekend Experience” adapted and adjusted to the current regulations.After 8 editions, the Algarve Bike Challenge became a must and a yearly favourite event for many riders.An intense three-day event, the Algarve Bike Challenge is a gathering place for people sharing their passions, attaining goals and celebrating life. It is an important mark within each person’s life. For they are achievements and experiences that cap the regularity of our everyday existence. For…
The Croatian city of Poreč hosted the second edition of the “Plava Laguna 5150 Triathlon” from the Ironman series. 28 different nationalities from five continents were represented at the start of the race. The course itself was flat and the main challenge was the windy weather, especially present during the 1500 meter swimming and 40 kilometer cycling route. The final 10 kilometer running route took the competitors to the centre of the ancient city of Poreč and back to the finish line. Croatian athletes, Vinko Vrebac and Željka Šaban Miličić came in first.