Selene Yeager
“The Fit Chick”
Does Cycling Build Glutes? It Depends on Your Riding
Glutes play a crucial role in power production and body alignment. But they might need extra attention out of the saddle.
Should You Hop in a Sauna Before or After a Workout?
Feel yourself slogging through sweltering rides? You may want to add this to your training routine.
Ease Your Tight Leg Muscles With These 4 Smart Solutions
In some cases, stretching may do more harm than good.
4 Cycling Workouts That Will Keep You Strong in the Off-Season
These workouts will help you improve speed, climbing, and muscle imbalances.
A 6-Week Cycling Training Plan for Beginner and Intermediate Riders
This plan will help you build confidence, speed, strength, and endurance in less than two months.
What to Know About Cycling for Weight Loss
Riding is a safe and effective weight-loss tool, and we have all the reasons why, plus how to support your efforts.
The 30 Hardest Hill Climbs in the World
Looking for a leg-busting, air-sucking slog with some gorgeous views? This list is for you.
9 Tips on Mountain Biking for Beginners
Looking to hit the trails? Brush up on these mountain biking basics to get started.
Can You Ride a Bike While Pregnant?
“Riding for two” is a personal choice—these expert tips will help keep you both safe when you’re expecting.
Will Riding a Bike Give You Big Pro Cyclist Legs?
Spoiler alert: No! But it will make you fit and strong in many ways. Here’s exactly how.
How Many Calories Are Burned While Biking?
Most of us overestimate how much energy we burn on the bike. Here’s how to get a more accurate number.
What Is an E-Bike? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Sales of electric bikes are soaring. Here’s why everyone loves them—and why you probably will, too.
The 30 Most Gorgeous Roads in America
Roll through stunning miles on some of the most popular rides in the country.
4 Ways to Burn More Fat Through Cycling
Training to be a better fat burner can make you stronger on your bike and leaner in your kit
The Fastest Way to Build Cycling Endurance
You can have your day job and your fitness base, too. Here’s how.
The Muscles You Activate When Climbing Steep Inclines
Your body goes through some serious changes when pushing up those steeps.
Your Complete Guide to Macronutrients and How Much to Eat
You need all three macronutrients: carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Here’s how to make them work for your workouts.
Do These 3 Rides Every Week If You Want to Get Faster
Hit these high notes in your training to watch your speed skyrocket
A 16-Week Guide to Training for Your First Multi-Day Ride
This 16 week training plan will give you the fitness, confidence, and know-how to nail your first big multi-day ride.
8 Great Bento Boxes for Big Bike Adventures
Keep food, tools, and other goodies at your fingertips with these handy top-tube bags.
Aerodynamic Cycling: The Ultimate Guide to All Things Aero
From gear to posture, here’s everything you need to know about reducing drag and slipping through the wind with greater speed.
5 Bodyweight Exercises Every Cyclist Should Do
Working out at home? Get strong and stable sans equipment with these bodyweight exercises.
Thinking of Cheating on Zwift? These People Are on to You
Fantasy wattage, misrepresentative metrics, and gender swapping—just another day in the life of the people who police Watopia
High-Intensity Exercise or Endurance? For the Most Health Benefits, Do Both
HIIT and SIT workouts can get you fit fast, but for lasting health benefits, you need moderate-intensity exercise, too.
Do You Sit Too Much? Daily Exercise Is a Great Antidote
Thirty to 40 minutes of exercise a day helps undo the damage of sitting, say new global guidelines.
Are Potatoes Actually Healthy and Can You Use Them to Fuel Your Rides?
The humble potato might just be the perfect performance food.
What’s Really Happening to the Tour de France Riders’ Legs?
Because it looks crazy.
Put the Brakes on Weight Creep to Ride Strong for Life
There are steps you can take to flick the metabolic fat-burning switch in your favor.
8 Hills You Have to Climb Before You Die
The most vertically challenging roads in the country are often the most beautiful—which is why you absolutely should summit them.
Postworkout Protein Shakes Might Not Give Your Muscles the Boost You Think
You might be better off spending your cash on a solid, balanced menu for the rest of your day.
Is Your Mouthwash Blocking Your Workout Benefits?
A new study finds a surprising link between the rinse and nitric oxide—meaning nitrate supplements like beet juice may be affected, too.
Master Your Sports Nutrition Game on the Bike to Banish Gut Rot for Good
These expert strategies from sports physiologist Allen Lim, Ph.D., will prevent a dietary debacle from derailing your rides.