LeMond Fitness News

The Revolution Bike Trainer Picks Up Momentum

anne — Thu, 07 Oct 10 09:29:22 -0700

It’s been three months since the biking community’s first exposure to the Revolution Bike Trainer and the positive reviews are pouring in. The overall consensus: simulates road feel better, less wear and tear on your tires, and improves workout performance. What’s not to love!

Here at LeMond we knew the Revolution would change the way you train, and are thrilled to see others feel the same way. Pre-order yours today and be ready to train more efficiently than ever this winter.

Check out some of the latest reviews:

Velocity Nation: http://velocitynation.com/content/equipment/2010/lemond-revolution-trainer

The LeMond Revolution trainer simulates road feel better than any trainer, roller, or ergometer I’ve tried. It replicates the sensation of flying down the road with a slight tailwind so well that it lowers the misery index of riding indoors a notch or two. And less misery = more time training = more fitness. The thing spins so well one might even say it makes indoor training (gasp) fun.

DC Rainmaker: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/spending-time-with-lemond-revolution.html

Unlike traditional trainers, the LeMond fitness trainer replaces the entire rear wheel and cassette with its own. Why do this? Well, aside from cutting down on the wear and tear on your tires, it also cuts down on the little black tire/rubber dust that ends up coating anything nearby. Double bonus!

Feed the Habit: http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/lemond-revolution-bike-trainer-new-gear/

The new LeMond Revolution Bike Trainer, however, looks different and may provide that real road or MTB-like feel that other trainers lack. While it’s not cheap at $499, this bike trainer looks to be different enough and better in so many ways that it could quickly pay for itself in reduced tire wear and improved workout performance. Plus, this one looks to be truly versatile enough for both road or mountain bike use. A quick cassette swap and you’re golden.

VeloNews: http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/09/interbike/interbike-tech-lemond-revolution-trainer_141880

LeMond’s Revolution, the same trainer used by Garmin-Transitions at this year’s Tour, is a marked step away from the status quo. It alters the way resistance is transferred to a drivetrain by completely removing the middle men — the rear wheel and tire — from the equation....

LeMond Introduces the Revolution Bike Trainer

Webmaster — Fri, 10 Sep 10 12:37:38 -0700

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LeMond Fitness Announces the Next Generation of Bike Trainers: The LeMond Revolution™, Featuring All-new Direct-Drive Technology

New High-Inertia Technology Trainer Provides Real-Road Feel and Experience

LeMond Fitness today announced its groundbreaking LeMond Revolution™ indoor bike trainer, technology that solves the "connection and feel" problems associated with traditional bike trainers. A direct drive, progressive resistance trainer that integrates with a bike's drive train, the LeMond Revolution creates a real-road experience and eliminates inconsistent and difficult tire-to-roller connections with a design that requires a user to simply remove a bike's rear wheel and slip the bike onto the trainer.

"This is a gigantic leap forward for indoor trainers," said LeMond Fitness founder Greg LeMond and three-time Tour de France champion. "The LeMond Revolution's direct drive technology gives the experience that riders have on the road, only now you can get it in the convenience of your living room. Our new trainer features a highly-engineered, weighted flywheel that is designed to replicate the inertia of a rolling bicycle, something we call High-Inertia Technology (HIT). Just like when riding on the road, the LeMond Revolution permits you to coast or freewheel, while its HIT delivers progressive wind resistance just like in real-world outdoor conditions. The design creates a smooth, natural feel while pedaling and eliminates inertia lag when the rider slows down or changes gears."

For people who are serious about cycling or who want to recreate the unique feeling of outdoor cycling indoors, the LeMond Revolution's High-Inertia Technology provides the solution to better, more realistic, more enjoyable indoor training and riding, making traditional roller-based trainers obsolete.

"Compared to traditional roller-based trainers, the Revolution represents the difference between riding on the road, on a great bike, on a great day and riding your bike with a flat tire, uphill, in sand. Who wants to ride in those conditions?" said LeMond.

The initial concept for the Revolution dates back to 1978. Intrigued by LeMond winning the Junior National Road Race Championship that year at the age of 16, one of Greg's neighbors, Larry Brown, a physicist and inventor, collaborated with Greg to build a trainer that would contribute to Greg's training. In 1981, when Greg turned professional at the age of 19, he moved to Belgium and took the garage-built trainer with him. Living in Belgium, with its cold and rainy weather, Greg was able to train as effectively indoors as outdoors and as a result never missed out on training ride. Greg capitalized on that ability and his aggressive training schedule to become in 1986 the first American to win the Tour de France, and Greg remains today one of the few riders to win the Tour de France three times.

Features and Benefits -- Why Choose the LeMond Revolution?

Direct-Drive Technology – Direct-drive technology permits a user simply to remove the back wheel and attach the rear dropouts to the trainer, eliminating inconsistent and difficult tire-to-roller connections.
High-Inertia Technology - A highly-engineered, weighted flywheel replicates the inertia of a rolling bicycle by letting the bike coast or freewheel naturally with a wider range of resistance, creating a smoother, more natural feel.
Versatility – The LeMond Revolution works with all road, mountain or cyclocross bikes using Shimano or SRAM 8, 9 or 10 speed dérailleurs (Campagnolo adaptor also available).
Equipment and Rider Friendly – By eliminating the need for a rear wheel, the LeMond Revolution saves wear and tear on the user's bike, including waste associated with blown inner tubes and worn tires. The Revolution's stable platform reduces bike flex and allows cyclists to ride out of the saddle without fear of unduly stressing their bike frame.
Validation – The LeMond Revolution is the official trainer for the Garmin-Transitions Professional Men's Racing Team.
Performance Data – Beginning in late Fall 2010, cyclists will be able to purchase a Power Pilot for the LeMond Revolution and record, upload and download watts, cadence, heart rate, calories, speed and distance, creating the most advanced trainer available today.High Inertia Technology (HIT) – large, weighted flywheel adds inertia and lets bike freewheel naturally with a wider range of resistance

Starting at $499, the LeMond Revolution™ will be exclusively available through LeMond Fitness beginning in late September 2010. See a preview of the Revolution BIke Trainer

About LeMond Fitness

LeMond Fitness was formed in 2002 by Greg LeMond with a mission to help individuals achieve their fitness goals and train more effectively. As the first American to win the Tour de France, Greg transformed the world of cycling. LeMond Fitness bikes reflect Greg's same passion for cycling products that break out of the mold. Tired of indoor training and exercise bikes that had nothing to do with cycling, Greg reinvented the product category – making LeMond Fitness the industry gold standard for high quality and exceptional performance in stationary cycles. Designed like great road bikes, all LeMond Fitness exercise and training bikes offer user-friendly adjustments and innovative cycling programs to make a workout and training program more effective.

Cyclingnews.com blogs about Revolution

anne — Tue, 20 Jul 10 08:41:07 -0700

The New Revolution Bike Trainer is starting to get some media attention. Forum threads and blog posts are popping up on the internet.

Here is a blog post from cyclingnews.com. http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/garmin-transitions-warming-up-on-new-lemond-trainer

Team Garmin-Transitions Gets their Revolution Trainers for the Tour

anne — Sat, 03 Jul 10 11:47:40 -0700

Will Frischkorn and mechanic Geoff Brown put together one of the new Lemond Fitness Revolution trainers ahead of the Tour de France. And Will (briefly) contemplates a comeback.

LeMond Fitness Announces New Revolution is Official Bike Trainer for Team Garmin-Transitions

anne — Wed, 30 Jun 10 12:56:28 -0700

LeMond Fitness today announced that its new Revolution will become the official bike trainer of Team Garmin-Transitions, the top American cycling team dedicated to ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions. Team riders will use the trainer, which will be made available to consumers in summer 2010, for warm-up sessions during the remainder of the Pro Cycling season, including the Tour de France.

The LeMond Revolution is a resistance trainer that features High Inertia Technology (HIT) designed with a large, weighted flywheel that emulates the inertia of a rolling bicycle, spins freely when the pedals aren't engaged, and delivers progressive wind resistance similar to real-world conditions. The design is inspired by the original wind resistance trainer that bike legend Greg LeMond used to prepare for victories in multiple world cycling events, including the Tour de France.

"The Revolution has an incredibly solid feeling to it, something that is often missing from rear wheel trainers," said Team Garmin-Transitions cyclist David Millar. "This is due to its unique design and very high quality engineering. Add to this the real-world sensations offered by the fan wheel and they have developed one of the best trainers I've ever used. I own about four home training devices at home, the Revolution has instantly become the favorite."

LeMond Products used on ESPN Show - Sports Science

anne — Mon, 28 Jun 10 16:07:32 -0700

The Emmy Award-winning TV series, hosted by John Brenkus, uncovers sports' biggest myths and mysteries by using cutting-edge technology to measure momentum, friction and the laws of gravity.

To help warm up before the test athletes are provided with a number of fitness machines including the LeMond RevMaster Pro, g-Force Ut and g-Force RT.

Check Out The Sports Science Website

Training Tips: Chisel your physique

Dave Billinghurst — Tue, 20 Apr 10 10:00:32 -0700

Cycling and running won't guarantee you a sleek physique no matter how fast or how far you go.

Many people cycle and run on a regular basis and yet we still have very little muscle tone and definition. We have all seen the toothpick thin runner or cyclist. They are skinny but they are not chiseled. There are also many people who cycle and run on a regular basis but still have additional fat around their waist line and no sculpting of their muscles.

A well rounded conditioning program includes overall conditioning to build muscle as well as endurance, strength and flexibility. Strength training is a must to sculpt body shape, change body composition, and create an athletic appearance.

Here are a few tips that will help increase overall lean muscle mass and start to transform your muscle into toned athletic physique:

1) Meal track everything you eat within 5 min of finishing the meal or snack. This will force you to realize what is going into your body, and allow you to make better choices with your nutrition.

2) Take two or three days a week to give your abdominals a workout. Try to have at least one day of rest between abdominal workouts (example train abs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

3) Use a variety of exercises when training your abdominals. It is important to work the internal and external obliques, rectus abdominal and the transverse abdominals. Check out Elizabeth Quinn's article on the best abdominal exercises and core workouts (http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/bestabexercises/a/all_abs.htm)

4) Work on your upper body and change up your routines on a regular basis. Here is a link to help you get started (http://exercise.about.com/cs/exbeginners/l/blbegstrength.htm).

5) Although it is true that our lower body gets a great workout through running and cycling it is still important to strength train and experiment with different movement patterns. Check out this lower body training plan (http://exercise.about.com/library/bladvancedlowerbodyandcore.htm)

Remember that true fitness includes strength training as well as cardiovascular fitness. Incorporate these total body exercises into your weekly exercise routine and you will on your way to a toned chiseled physique.

Training Tips - Yes You Should!

Josh — Mon, 19 Apr 10 11:12:09 -0700

Yes you should - do yoga! Many of say that we will stretch after our workouts or on a recovery day, but it never happens. Signing up for a stretching or yoga class can improve your daily performance and make a big difference in your weekly training plan.

Many stretching and yoga classes focus on balance as well as increasing range of motion. Better balance is an asset is running and cycling. When you get off balance on the bike or if you start to turn an ankle running you can quickly recover if you have good balance and core strength. Better balance reduces the chance for a fall. Stretching can help with recovery because it increases blood flow to your muscles. It also can help with stress relieve by relaxing tense muscles that often accompany stress.

If you are looking to start up with a Yoga class it can be helpful to know the different styles. Here are four of the most popular types of yoga:

1) Bikram Yoga - Involves a set of 26 poses practices in a room that may be as hot as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the belief that the body will be more flexible in heat.

2) Ananda Yoga - A gentle style that focuses on inner balance as well as increased flexibility.

3) Astanga Yoga - A challenging workout, where the practitioner moves from one posture to another in a rapid fashion to build strength and flexibility. It is often refered to as power yoga.

4) Iyengar Yoga - Focuses on the precise alignment of postures and uses props such as belts and blocks to help perform yoga poses correctly.

If yoga is not your cup of tea try a regular stretching routine. A great place to find sport specific stretches is www.physicaltherapy.about.com and www.thestretchinghandbook.com.

Add a regular flexibility routine into your exercise plan and you will be on your way to taking your performance and fitness to the next level.

Spring's Secret Weapon

Josh — Tue, 06 Apr 10 15:29:56 -0700

Here's a secret weapon that can significantly improve your athletic performance this spring - it's all about the zzzzzzz's. Research suggests that adding more sleep can improve everyday workouts and sports performance (www.aasmnet.org). Here are 10 tips to get more sleep so you can be your best :

1) Allow 8-9 hours for sleep each night
2) Go to bed at the same time every night
3) Get up at the same time everyday
4) No television in the bedroom. Leave the bedroom as your sanctuary for sleeping and sex
5) Place the alarm clock somewhere where it can be heard but not seen
6) Keep the bedroom dark and quiet
7) Invest in a good mattress.
8) Keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature
9) Stay on a consistent exercise program
10) Relax with a book, music or meditation to unwind before bed

12 Great Training Tips to Slim Down for Summer

Josh — Wed, 31 Mar 10 08:43:54 -0700

Spring and summer often gives us all a sense of urgency to lose any extra winter weight before pulling out those spandex cycling shorts and bathing suits. Here are 12 great tips to take the winter weight off quickly:

1) Grocery shopping on the boarder of the store and try and stay out of the aisles. The boarder of the store is were you will find the vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, fish, poultry, multi-grain or 100% whole wheat bread and other smart choices. The aisles are where you will find most of the junk such as crackers, cookies, frozen foods, sugar, flour, salt, overly processed food, etc.

2) Drink a glass of water before every meal and then have another glass of water with your meal. Most of use are not well hydrated which can make us feel hungry when we are really thirsty for water. Water should be your beverage of choice throughout the day.

3) Increase your fiber intake.

4) Write down everything that goes into your mouth within 5 minutes of eating it.

5) Do not add sugar and cream to your coffee or tea.

6) Cut out the alcohol.

7) No fried foods.

8) Try to eat five well balanced small meals spread throughout the day. Example: Meal 1 at 7 AM, Meal 2 at 10 AM, Meal 3 at 1 PM, Meal 4 at 4 PM and meal 5 at 7 PM. This will help you from getting too hungry during the day and will also keep your metabolism active.

9) Say no to spreads and condiments. Butter, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and other processed condiments are detrimental for losing weight.

10) Turn off the TV. Television is filled with adds for junk food and promotes is the number one tool for a sedentary lifestyle. Turn off the TV and go for a walk to exercise your body, or turn off the TV and pick up a book to exercise your brain.

11) At least once a week look at yourself naked in the mirror. Be honest about what you like and what you would like to work on. The mirror can be a great motivator to eat healthy and exercise.

12) Start a regular exercise routine. This will help you burn calories and shape your body.