Building Blood Vessels

By Marilyn Trout | 02/21/12

I have been told that it's good to put in a couple of months of level one heart rate. I just heard that it builds blood vessels too. What does this mean and how does this happen?...

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The ABC's of Cycling Nutrition

By Shelley Marenka | 02/15/12

Everyone can benefit from a well thought out nutrition program. However, when it comes to athletes and active individuals, making nutrition an integral part of your training is critical for success. Here are some tips to help you fuel your body so you can train and compete at the top of your game....

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UHC begins 2012 with Volta ao Algarve

By Voler staff | 02/14/12

The UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team will kick off its 2012 European racing calendar this Wednesday, February 15, in Portugal, as the boys in blue and white take to the start line for the 38th edition of the Volta ao Algarve. 2012 marks the second consecutive year the Pro Continental Team will open its European calendar with Algarve....

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Strange Heart Rate Data

By Marilyn Trout | 02/07/12

I am a 44 y/o cyclist that trains with Heart Rate... I have been doing so for about 8 years and have a pretty good idea when I'm pushing hard and when I'm not. My Lactate Threshold HR is ~175 and I saw a max HR of 194 back on May 30th in a Road Race....

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Making the Best Use of Your Training Time

By Peg Labiuk | 02/01/12

I was wondering how to incorporate strength training into my two a day riding sessions? Do I add workouts to already tired legs? Do I take a day off of the bike and concentrate on weights? Your thoughts?...

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UHC's Jake Keough - 5th in Stage 7 of the 2012 Tour de San Luis

By Voler | 01/29/12

UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team’s Jake Keough (USA) finished 5th in the final stage of the Tour de San Luis earlier today en route to capturing his fourth top 10 finish in the seven stages of the sixth edition of the race....

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UHC's Jake Keough - 7th in Stage 6 at Tour de San Luis

By Voler | 01/28/12

Despite the sweltering 100 degree heat and brutal climbs along the 201km push from Lujan to Quines, Argentina, the boys from the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team put in a tremendous effort, capped off by American sprinting sensation, Jake Keough, battling for a 7th place finish today in Stage 6 of Argentina’s Tour de San Luis....

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UHC Keough takes 3rd in Stage 2 of Tour de San Luis

By Voler Staff | 01/25/12

Jake Keough (USA) of the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team, followed up his 9th place finish yesterday in Stage 1 of Argentina’s Tour de San Luis, by rocketing to a 3rd place finish today in Stage 2....

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Ready, Set, Goal

By Peg Labiuk | 01/25/12

If you are thinking about your goals for 2012, here's a process you might consider. Not only will I look at result oriented goals, but performance in terms of being injury free, advancing technology, technique, and mindset, and prioritize them with time and money management....

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Shifting Gears: Mastering the Art of Transition

By Marilyn Trout | 01/18/12

Shifting gears. The mechanics of it seem so simple. Just a click and the change happens. Oh, that life's transitions could be as prepared and straightforward....

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