GBG Vitality- Viva Vitality: Maximizing Your Training

Monday, March 15, 2010

Maximizing Your Training

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Everyone seems to go back to biking as a way of keeping fit. Why?

Because it is a sport for both the young and old. To maximize the workout, choosing the right aerobars isn’t difficult to follow. The most important factor to consider when purchasing a set for yourself is fit. And the most important thing to look for when determining the right fit is comfort. Newbie bikers often believe they need to be uncomfortably low or contorted in order in order to be truly aerodynamic. There seems to be this widespread belief that the back, shoulders, elbows, hands, and wrists must be positioned in an extreme fashion for the ultimate efficiency. This notion has already been refuted by experts and athletes alike.

Yes, you may want to be as low as your body and flexibility will allow, and you want to lean in further forward than the usual bike ride. But when it comes to bending further and forward, you can actually reach the point of diminishing returns. The secret here is not to sacrifice power just to look as if you’re not resisting too much wind. Dial in your ideal position so that you can make use of your whole body to accumulate that power that you so need, and gradually work to make your general form more efficient, aerodynamically speaking. Sacrificing too much will have more negative effects. Plus, this won’t be good for your back and muscles. Instead of enjoying the race, you go home in so much pain.

The good news is that your body has the inherent capacity to adapt to the constraints that are usually associated with various bodily positions during your bike ride. However, pushing it to the point of utter discomfort may quickly undermine your performance. You need to find a brand that recognizes the individual needs of the bikers and can get them matched up with the best product for them. Yes, it is easy to immediately feel comfortable with wide pads and a high position with almost any bar. It is in the gradual adjustments that you make to get as aerodynamic as possible. Of course, you need to stay within the parameters of a proper fit.

You may actually be impressed with how many options are out there for you.

Manufacturers have started to offer a variety to suit their clientele. There are extensions and grip you can look into. If you’re really not sure about the best choices to make, ask the salesperson. He or she ought to know what fits you best. So, instead of focusing on what appears to get you to your destination faster, keep in mind that like life, looks can actually be deceiving. Personal choice issues will continue to influence the different manufacturers’ development efforts and the resulting commercial selection that you are faced with as you try to reach that decision as to which one is the best for you and for your particular needs.

At the end, this makes for a myriad of cool products that are not only effective, but are actually very comfortable.