Breaking the rules of diabetes
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11, Lauren Plunkett refused to merely survive. In the decades since, she has challenged the norms of nutrition and exercise to actively thrive.
Live life to the VO2 max
Increasing VO2 max – the measure of our cardiorespiratory fitness – is the single best predictor of life expectancy. Oli Patrick tells Kate Cracknell how it works.
Set your riders up for success
In indoor cycling, bike set-up can make the difference between a good ride and a great ride. Download this free poster for your studio, with its QR code to launch our expert set-up video.
Exercise: The secret ingredient in medicated weight loss
How does exercise dovetail with medicated obesity treatment – and can it improve results? Behavioural scientist Dr Lou Atkinson shares her advice for clubs seeking to support those on weight-loss drugs
Bumps on bikes
What are the benefits and practical considerations of indoor cycling during and after pregnancy? Dr Lou Atkinson shares her expert advice.
The power of visible effort
If you want to motivate those new to exercise, let them see their effort data while they’re working out. Karen Tejedor Bowen, lecturer at Leeds University Business School, takes Kate Cracknell through her research.
Happy hour
Exercise, and cardiovascular exercise in particular, has proven benefits for brain health and happiness – and they come far quicker than physical results. So, are we marketing fitness all wrong? Kate Cracknell asks the experts.
Life cycle
Indoor cycling can be hugely beneficial as we age. Our panel of experts discuss the science, the secrets of engaging older people, and why our sector must embrace this agenda
Dis/ability
Graham Burns was the first wheelchair user in the world to complete Schwinn’s indoor cycling instructor training, challenging perceptions of what it means to be disabled in the fitness sector. He shares his story with RIDE HIGH.
Cycle change
Indoor cycling has great benefits for women going through (peri)menopause, but how you approach it may need to change. Our panel of experts share their invaluable advice for exercisers, clubs and instructors.
