Known the world over for its Eco-conscious and environmentally sustainable ways of living, in addition to amazing coffee and food, Costa Rica is slowly gaining recognition as a top destination for outdoor activities. With both hills and sea, I have…
Grip and grip strength is a hidden secret of the training community. It’s the underlying success-driver behind some of the world’s top weight lifters. Improving grip strength and enhancing the structural tendons in your fingers and hands can take your…
Weight-lifting is a crucial aspect of fitness. Lifting heavy weights helps one to get stronger, nimble, and prepare for other functional activities. But it does come with some common myths and misconceptions. Table of Contents The Origin Behind Weight-Lifting Myths…
Cycling is a fun activity anyone can enjoy. But, like many other activities, has its fair share of myths and misconceptions. Here we take a look at some of the common cycling myths, and why these are not true. Table…
Bike lights are an important safety gadget for cyclists, providing visibility (and be visible) to other road users and illuminating the path ahead. There are many different types of bicycle lights available, from basic LED lights to high-powered lights that can illuminate…
Safety is paramount when riding your bike. But even the safest rider cannot control for every potential safety issue. Unexpected events can happen on the trails. We can’t control these unexpected twists and turns but can prepare for them. Let’s explore…
The soleus muscle is vital to a number of exercises. Runners, cyclists, and all athletes depend on its performance and immediately feel when the soleus muscle suffers an injury. Within this post, we’ll explore the most common sources of soleus…
“You are what you eat”, is a popular saying (originally said by Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, in 1826, in his seven-volume book The Physiology of Taste.) It essentially means what you eat makes who you are. Food cures us, and at the…
Another addition to useful tips and solutions, read on to learn more about the humble bike chains – its origins, how to choose one, and how to solve any issues with bike chains. Table of Contents Introduction to Our Bike…
I had earlier written about the health benefits of plant-based foods such as turmeric, moringa, hibiscus and mulberry. This post is about the health benefits dark chocolate offers. It’s the newest in our series of posts about health foods, as we bring you the latest…
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