Many amateurs choose the summer to take a (necessary) break from training. Disconnecting from sport for a few weeks allows us to recover physically and mentally after an intense period of preparation for goals and competitions. The month of...
Indoor cycling has become a great ally for many enthusiasts who use BKOOL as a tool to get the most out of their training. When a lack of time or unfavorable weather play against us, BKOOL becomes a great solution to continue with our preparation and not...
We start with the Spanish Duathlon Middle Distance and Age Group Championships Standard Distance – Soria
Throughout 2022, BKOOL is providing you the unprecedented opportunity to pre-ride and train with other cyclists on the actual cycling segments of the upcoming...
FTP, an acronym for Functional Threshold Power, is one of the most universal terms in cycling. To sum it up quickly, FTP is the average power that a cyclist can maintain for one hour, and it's widely accepted as a primary indicator of physical fitness....
In the world of cycling, every athlete is looking for the ideal way to train to improve their performance. There are various training modalities, and two popular approaches are training on a velodrome and using cycling simulators. While some...
Indoor cycling and simulators such as BKOOL are becoming increasingly popular, both for their advantages over riding outdoors and for their significant training benefits.
However, there are still those who consider indoor cycling as the last resort, something to only do when going outside isn't an option. This perception leads...
How many times have we heard that going to the gym isn’t for cyclists? They always use the same excuse: “When I lift weights I gain muscle mass and then I can’t climb well.” This common complaint results in...
In general, indoor cycling doesn’t cause many injuries, but we’re going to consider some things to watch out for to avoid any potential problems that could temporarily keep you off the bike.
Always wear the right clothes when working...
Your body has three energy production systems that you tap into when exercising. Intensity and duration are what determine which of these pathways acts as the main source: the phosphagen or ATP-PC system, the glycolytic or anaerobic system, or the oxidative or...
As athletes, we don’t always find the motivation to tackle the training sessions on our schedules – and that’s okay. It's normal to have days when the desire just isn't there. But breaking the commitment to your goals is...
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