Recent content by VegaSinclair

Biking is a good cardio workout for burning fat. But as others have said, I wouldn't risk cramping for not eating carbs on long distance rides. You need the carbs to fuel your muscles. Also to prevent cramping, I've always heard that bananas which contain potassium are good for combating cramps.

I like smoothies with lots of fruit. It's filling and contains lots of vitamins and gives you lots of energy. I also like eating nuts like peanuts and almonds and oats is really good and healthy.

If your hands were becoming tingly and numb, then it's a grip issue. Your pinching off the blood flow causing your hands to become numb. But I don't think this is your problem. When you said that you could barely clip your nails, I thought of carpal tunnel syndrome right away. I would visit a...

If you think about it, your son has smaller leg muscles than you but he has fresher lungs than you. It makes sense that his legs get tired while you get out of breath faster. I think by continuing what you two are doing, he'll improve his leg muscles and you'll improve your lung capacity and...

I also tend to gain a little weight in the winter as I ride less and I eat the same. I lose it pretty quickly once the weather warms up. I do try to lessen the carbs in the winter since I'm not biking and I don't need the energy.