Swim, Bike, Run Triathlon was introduced in the 1970s in California and migrated north into Canada soon thereafter. Some 50,000 Canadians participate annually in these continuously timed competitions, which feature segments in three of the world’s most popular sports—swimming, cycling, and running.
Free Wheelin' Inspired during a recent power walk, my friend Mary and I hatched the idea of going on an overnight bike trip to nearby Cortes Island.
The Cycle of Life Cycling has enormous physical benefits. In a one-hour ride, you can work on strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, balance, and, depending on how many car doors you managed to dodge, agility.
Move It or Lose It Aging is inevitable. It is possible, however, to curb many of the effects of aging with regular physical activity. We all want to maintain quality of life and good health as we age, and exercise is essential to maintaining good health. The less we move, the more susceptible we are to various conditions and diseases, and thus the vicious cycle of inactivity begins.
Cocoa, Croissants, and Killer Hills Quebec's sugar maples rustle a sweet breeze...Or maybe it's the cocoa powder puffing off the chocolate truffles we found on our pillow at the end of a day of cycling. In my post-exercise inertia, it's all I can do to lift the truffles to my face.
Outdoor Biking Many people tire of spending countless hours peddling on the same old stationary bike. Bring excitement back into your exercising by stepping off the stationary bicycle and moving outdoors.
Free-Wheeling Fun On the Road to Fitness People tell me that I'm a role model. At 68, a mother of five and grandmother of two, I ride my bike everywhere. It's not only for fun (although it is): I prefer to ride the eight kilometres into Nanaimo and back four or five times a week. I don't even own a car!
It wasn't always this way.
Bicycling To Better Health It's never too late-in the year or in your life-to start cycling. It's one of the safest and best cardiovascular exercises.
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