LeMond Fitness News LeMond Fitness News http://www.lemondfitness.com/news Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:41:41 -0700 SoleCMS 3.0.3 Cyclingnews.com blogs about Revolution http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/07/20/cyclingnews-com-blogs-about-revolution http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/07/20/cyclingnews-com-blogs-about-revolution 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

]]> anne Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:41:07 -0700 Team Garmin-Transitions Gets their Revolution Trainers for the Tour http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/07/03/team-garmin-transitions-gets-their-revolution-trainers-for-the-tour http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/07/03/team-garmin-transitions-gets-their-revolution-trainers-for-the-tour 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.

]]> anne Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:47:40 -0700 LeMond Fitness Announces New Revolution is Official Bike Trainer for Team Garmin-Transitions http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/06/30/lemond-fitness-announces-new-revolution-is-official-bike-trainer-for-team-garmin-transitions http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/06/30/lemond-fitness-announces-new-revolution-is-official-bike-trainer-for-team-garmin-transitions home/revolution_garminpic.jpgLeMond 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."

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]]> anne Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:56:28 -0700 LeMond Introduces the Revolution Bike Trainer http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/06/30/lemond-introduces-the-revolution-bike-trainer http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/06/30/lemond-introduces-the-revolution-bike-trainer

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As Real as It Gets: All-New LeMond Revolution™ Bike Trainer Delivers Incomparable Road Feel and Performance

LeMond Fitness this season introduces the all-new Revolution bike trainer that delivers the industry's most real-to-life road feel and performance output to ensure avid cyclists and triathletes stay in peak physical condition regardless of the weather.

The 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 creates a smooth, natural feel while pedaling with no lag when the rider slows down or changes gears, and comes closer to the feel of riding on the road than any other trainer.

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 realistic performance of the trainer vastly improved LeMond's riding strength and endurance that directly translated to racing on the road and reaching the podium.

"Bike trainers have to be comfortable and must directly lead to better performance on the road in order to be effective," said LeMond. "Alternative magnetic, fluid and mechanical trainers create resistance that feels like riding in sand or mud. The realistic feel of the Revolution makes all the difference in having a positive training experience. Once you get on it, nothing touches it."

The Revolution is quick to set up and use with an easy-on, easy-off design that accommodates both road and mountain bikes. Bikes can be attached simply by removing the rear wheel and aligning the rear drop-outs with the quick-release mounting levers on the trainer.

LeMond Fitness Revolution™ Features

  • High Inertia Technology (HIT) – large, weighted flywheel adds inertia and lets bike freewheel naturally with a wider range of resistance
  • Progressive Wind Resistance – resistance progresses with speed, creating a smooth pedal stroke with no lag
  • Easy-on, Easy-off Design – simply remove the back wheel and attach the rear dropouts to the spindle
  • Stable Frame – the frame won't flex and allows cyclists to ride out of the saddle
  • Great for Mountain Bike Training – simply remove the back wheel
  • Power Pilot Meter (Fall 2010) – wireless power meter displays watts, cadence, distance, speed, heart rate, and calories with USB download capability (sold separately)

The Revolution is exclusively available for sale beginning summer 2010 through LeMond Fitness.

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.

]]> anne Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:37:38 -0700 LeMond Products used on ESPN Show - Sports Science http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/06/28/lemond-products-used-on-espn-show-sports-science http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/06/28/lemond-products-used-on-espn-show-sports-science 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

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]]> anne Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:07:32 -0700 Let's Race: Time to get out there - PNW Edition 2010 http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/05/14/lettime-to-get-out-there-pnw-edition-2010 http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/05/14/lettime-to-get-out-there-pnw-edition-2010 Spring and summer in the pacific northwest offers a variety of great races and events.  Here is a list of my favorites:

 
Happy racing. 

]]> Anne Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:29 -0700 Training Tips: Chisel your physique http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/04/20/training-tips-chisel-your-physique http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/04/20/training-tips-chisel-your-physique blog/bikers.jpgCycling 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. 

]]> Dave Billinghurst Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:00:32 -0700 Training Tips - Yes You Should! http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/04/19/training-tips-yes-you-should http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/04/19/training-tips-yes-you-should 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. 

]]> Josh Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:12:09 -0700 Spring's Secret Weapon http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/04/06/springs-secret-weapon http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/04/06/springs-secret-weapon 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

]]> Josh Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:29:56 -0700 12 Great Training Tips to Slim Down for Summer http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/03/31/12-great-training-tips-to-slim-down-for-summer http://www.lemondfitness.com/news/2010/03/31/12-great-training-tips-to-slim-down-for-summer 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.
 
 

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