
selene yeager
“The Fit Chick”

What Are Good Fats? We Break Down the Basics of This Macronutrient
Diets high in oily fish, nuts, and seeds correlate with longer, healthier lives.

Follow This 8-Week Century Ride Training Plan to Clock 100 Miles With Confidence
All it takes is three rides per week.

5 Ways You’re Wrecking Your Bike Drivetrain
Stop doing these things—especially the ones you think are good for your bike—if you want to prolong the life of your pricey parts.

How to Brake on a Bike Properly
Scrubbing speed, slowing down, and safely bringing your bike to a halt are essential skills nobody really teaches us.

The Most Efficient Way to Perform Cycling Endurance Training
Save time while building your fitness with this approach.

8 Reasons You Should Go Biking in the Rain
Anyone can ride in the sunshine, but skilled cyclists are made in the rain.

There Are Fewer Calories in Bourbon Than a Pint of Beer
But you should still keep moderation in mind.

3 Indoor Cycling Workouts That Make Winter Training Way More Exciting
When you can’t get outdoors, turn to these workouts to gain speed, strength, and endurance.

The Best Ways for Cyclists to Avoid Back Pain, According to Experts
Use these seven key tips to pedal pain-free.

Cycling Knee Pain Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Rides
Here’s how to identify and alleviate common causes of knee pain.

Prevent and Treat Sore Abs With These 5 Tips
Delayed onset muscle soreness is no joke—especially when it hurts too much to laugh.
Is Cycling Bad for Your Knees?
Cycling is great for your overall health and easy on your joints—if you do it right.

How to Avoid Saddle Sores and the Other 4 Most Common Issues for Men
Keep these common saddle-area issues from derailing your ride.

Boost Your Max Power on the Bike With These Leg Exercises
These leg workouts for cyclists offer strength, stability, and a smooth pedal stroke.

What Is Glycogen and Why Is It Important for Cycling?
Use this guide to understand your muscle’s major fuel source.

5 Common Nutritional Deficiencies Cyclists Experience (and How to Fix Them)
Your active body needs a few extra helpings of these nutrients to keep rolling strong on the bike.

The 10 Best Strength-Training Exercises for Cyclists
These moves help you ride longer and stronger—and protect you from injury.
Biking vs. Running: Which Is Better?
Not to diss our sister sport, but let’s face it, cycling rules. We can prove it.

12 Foam Roller Exercises for Every Cycling Muscle
Performing these self-massage moves will help keep you rolling ache- and pain-free.
Killer Quad Exercises for Building Crazy Strong Legs
Monster quads help you crush the ride. Here’s how to build a pair of your own—on and off the bike.

What Active Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Need to Know
Body weight and fitness may be harder to maintain—but not impossible—for women diagnosed with the most common hormone disorder

How Your Chiropractor Knows You're a Cyclist
The shaved legs and disproportionately large quads aren’t the only giveaways

5 Reasons You're Not Getting Faster
And how to dump them for good for quick, easy speed gains

Become a Pro at Pacelines With This Visual Guide
These tips and tactics will help you feel more comfortable and confident in any road cycling formation

How to Find Your Cadence Sweet Spot
Confused about how to dial down your cadence? These tips should help you find your happy medium.

Best Stretching and Strengthening Exercises for Cyclists
Your tight muscles may be holding you back. Here’s how to balance them out for a super strong—and comfortable—pedal stroke.

8 Recovery Tricks to Get You Back on the Bike Fast
Bounce back from hard rides even stronger and faster.

7 Ways to Nail Your Recovery Rides
Turn off Strava and take it easy if you want to do recovery rides right

The Ultimate Guide to Your Cycling Muscles
Learn about the muscles that power your pedal stroke, and how to make the most of them

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis—and Are Cyclists at Risk?
Here are the risk factors and symptoms to watch out for.
Cyclists, It’s Time to Say Bye Bye to BMI
Research shows the Body Mass Index doesn’t yield correct answers when it comes to the health of athletes.

What Happens to Your Stomach When You Ride
From digesting cookies to sometimes tossing cookies, your belly is really busy when you're on the bike