Coronavirus & Deconditioning
I was diagnosed with coronavirus in September 2020. Here is what I discovered. The immediate effects of coronavirus were expected. Fatigue, loss of taste, muscle aches, headaches but no chest …
Training Readiness
On the science of achieving your goals. Did you ever look up the stats on gym goers? Everyone signs up in January but what happens by July? 80% have stopped …
How *not* to do a roll down test to find your best tyre CRR
Why this roll-down test quickly went downhill David Arthur of cycling weekly recently did a roll down on youtube. It was a pretty nice attempt at face value and it …
Stuck in a training rut or normal plateau? On the science of gains
Do you feel like you might be stuck in a training rut? Yes, its possible, we have all been there, but other options are also likely. Let’s have a look …
How to go Faster on Gravel
What savings apply in a gravel race? Here at FastFitness.Tips we have addressed almost everything about going faster on a road bike. But we haven’t specifically addressed going faster on a …
Why it’s time to ditch your bottle
For years cyclists have used water bottles……but maybe its time to think again? I am rethinking the need to carry a bottle everywhere. And that’s just for me…..if you are …
[email protected] vs [email protected]: Is there a difference?
This was a question from the zwift forum. A watt is a watt isn’t it? Yes true. So what’s the difference between 250w climbing and 250w on the flat? Some …
Grunge Waxing: Why Quick Waxing Your Chain is Still Worth it
Most people say no to waxing, I say yes to the quick method….here is why David wrote to me asking “what is the best value per watt equipment change I …
Is there a skinsuit specifically optimized for slow riders?
drag2zero and cycling weekly make some interesting claims….but is it true ( have they broken the laws of physics?) I recently came across a claim from drag2Zero a reputable …
The Ultimate Aero Helmet is your Bald Head! Who Knew!
Until someone invents a dynamic hi-tech solution, a bald head is the best combo of aero and cooling! Coached Athlete Rodrigo recently asked me “what is the best aero helmet …
How to Correctly Pace into the Wind: “Wind Corrected Power”
How do I pace correctly on a windy out and back (or loop) course? If it’s a tailwind on the way out, I tend to go out too hard and blow up in the headwind on the way back. Is there a correct way to pace a race like this?
Is Exercise Safe with Coronavirus?
I was asked recently by a coached rider “should i reduce the amount of high intensity intervals at zone5,z6,z7 due to the possibility of immunosuppression, after all we are all …
Should you go for asymmetrical front vs rear (23c+25c) tyres (or wheels!)
One of my favourite videos is our surface calculator (watch here) ; it never got many views but it helps clarify your tyre pressure on any surface conditions both in …