Whether installing new cables, taking care of a noisy chain or performing a full bike overhaul, you'll need some lube. Bike lubricants not only keep everything running smoothly, but also help repel the dirt and moisture that can wear out your components.
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If your job entails long hours behind a desk, you may notice your waistline gaining inches. Sitting for long periods slows your metabolism, which can lead to weight gain. Although you could buy treadmill desks and desk risers so you can stand while you work, these items can be costly.
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Although wearing a bicycle helmet may seem like a hassle, this simple piece of equipment is vital to your cycling safety. In 2011, according to a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 67 percent of people who died from a cycling accident weren't wearing a helmet.
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As you chug up hills or sprint along flat stretches, you can expect a bit of soreness in your body from the physical exertion of cycling. However, ankle pain during or after a ride is a sign that something is wrong with your equipment, your form or your body.
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You can ride a bike wearing an old pair of sneakers, but cycling shoes can improve your performance. Cycling shoes attach to the pedals of the bike via cleats on the bottom of the shoe. Known as clipping in, this attachment allows a rider to make efficient use of the leg muscles in the upward and downward pedal stroke.
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When it comes to running shoes, size matters. Buying shoes on size alone won't always get you the best fit, though. As you run, the impact causes your foot to splay and your toes to push forward.
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After a long ride, you may expect some soreness in your arms and legs as the result of supporting your upper body and cranking the pedals. What you don't expect is pain in your toes. Soreness in the toes may be caused by the wrong type of equipment, but it could be a sign of an injury.
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The quadriceps include four long muscles that run down the front of your thigh. These large muscles work together to extend and swing the leg as well as to support the knee joint.
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Whether you run marathons or just put in a few miles at the track, your running shoes can make or break your run. While quality matters when it comes to supporting your feet, even the best shoes won't feel comfortable if they don't fit properly.
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When shopping for a new bike, you'll not only need to select the type of bike that best suits your riding style, but also which frame size will fit you. Choosing a frame that is too large or too small can lead to discomfort, pain and even injury.
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The Keurig coffee maker uses single-serving K-Cups in place of traditional coffee filters and grounds. K-Cups are available in many flavors, including some coffeehouse-style drinks such as the Chai Latte.
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Cottage cheese is rich in protein and each serving contributes to the 3-cup recommended intake of dairy products every day. Choose low-fat cottage cheese to retain the nutritional benefit without the added fat intake. Reducing dairy fats helps encourage heart health, particularly in a diabetic meal plan.
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Pears are a distant relative of apples, though softer in texture when fully ripe. Pears soften from the sugars created when the natural starch in the fruit breaks down. The many varieties of pears offer only slight differences in flavor.
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According to Golden Gloves of America, the first Golden Gloves tournament was held in Chicago in 1923, in which the winning amateur boxers were given miniature golden gloves as a prize.
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Throughout the baseball season, the positions of the 30 MLB teams are tracked through the standings. Each team competes in the American or National League in one of three divisions -- East, West or Central.
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On average, Americans consume roughly 350 calories of sugar on a daily basis, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Eating high amounts of refined sugar can have negative health consequences. Choose foods that are naturally low in sugar and do not have refined sugars added to them.
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Wheatgrass, chlorella, spirulina and barley grass are all plants that can be taken as supplements, pills or in juice form. Incorporating these foods in the diet can be part of a healthy diet, but the purity of ingredients in supplements are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Even in a physical game such as college football, there are rules against being too physical. Whether on offense or defense, players are not allowed to use their hands to hook, lock, clamp, grasp, or hold in an effort to restrain the opponent.
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Dungeness crabs are available year round all along the West Coast, in particularly in the Pacific Northwest. They are large, averaging about 2 lbs. each, and offer tender, briny, succulent meat.
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A bisque is a rich, creamy soup of French origin. The word bisque is derived from bis quit, or “twice cooked”, writes Clifford A. Wright in his book “The Best Soups in the World.” You can make a delicious and easy tomato bisque simply by adding milk and butter to a can of tomato soup.
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