The Big Dam Bridge 100 is close to a month out. By this point, depending on your experience, you’ve logged some serious training hours and now you’re within weeks of tapering. Whether you’re a familiar face to biking, or you’re green to this world, Jeremy Ray, fitness trainer at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, shares five performance tips as race day approaches.
Staying adequately hydrated is crucial for cyclists seeking to maintain their energy levels during long rides. Proper hydration can help replenish electrolytes and provide the necessary fuel to keep you going. In contrast, dehydration can significantly impact performance and overall well-being.
Dr. Jheanelle Dawkins, a physician at Sherwood Family Medical Center-A Baptist Health Affiliate, offers four hydration tips for cyclists to ensure adequate hydration before, during and after the ride.
Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend enthusiast, or a dedicated racer, we all know there’s nothing quite like the feeling of freedom that comes with riding a bike. But let’s face it, sometimes those rides can leave us feeling a bit worse for wear. Ray Hayes, regional manager of outpatient therapy at Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute-Little Rock, shares some tips on how to optimize your ride and keep those pesky injuries at bay.
For anyone preparing for a hot weather event, such as the Big Dam Bridge cycling race, Dr. Jay Geoghagan, a cardiologist at Baptist Health Exercise and Sports Clinic, shares four tips to help you stay safe.
We all want that perfect ride, where you feel great during and after the ride, and your times are the best ever. But sometimes, try as you might, there is just something not quite right. Your pace is wrong, the rhythm is off, or you’re uncomfortable, maybe even to the point of pain.
Here are three tips that can help you perform better.
Are you an avid cycling enthusiast seeking to optimize your nutrition for peak performance during the Big Dam Bridge 100 race? Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting your cycling efforts, whether you’re a casual rider or a competitive cyclist.
Our sports nutritionist Mitchell Kirby, MS, RDN, LD at Baptist Health Bariatric Center-Little Rock, shares six nutrition tips before, during and after the race to help you achieve your goals.
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