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Pedaling Some Good Advice
by
American Way StaffSeven-time Tour de
France winner
Lance Armstrong may have set aside
his spandex-clad
cycling career, but the record-holding athlete
remains as active as ever. We couldn't resist touching base with
him - between his running marathons and opening multiple 24 Hour
Fitness clubs - to see how he likes "retirement" and to snag
several frequent-flier-friendly biking and workout tips.
- Scott Steinberg
Do you have any fitness tips for all the road
warriors out there? Yes. Do yourself a favor and get into a
steady routine, even if that means taking the odd day off. Not
everyone has to be in the gym every day. Just get on a steady
program. Cycling isn't the only thing you should do to stay fit,
either, and it certainly isn't the only thing I do to work out,
myself. Try activities like
swimming, running, and
kayaking, which
burn calories quickly and help build cardio ability over time. And
if you ever feel like slacking, just check the scale, which is the
one thing we pretty much all have in our bathrooms. It never
lies.
What are things people should watch out for when
in the gym? I can't say it enough: Concentrate on your form
and technique when you're exercising. It's crucial. You don't have
to work with a trainer to maximize workouts, but if you don't have
proper form, if it's incorrect, you won't just wind up not getting
an optimal workout; you may be courting potential injury, which is
even worse. So if you have questions, don't hesitate to ask them.
It may seem embarrassing at first, but it's better than the
alternative.
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