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Why Do Cyclists Shave Their Legs?

Most of you probably know that competitive road cyclists shave their legs. While the idea might sound crazy to you, there is in fact reasoning behind it. You’re probably used to legs being shaved for aesthetic purposes, but there are many other important reasons for a cyclists to make this decision. Professional cyclists have been …

How to Gain Muscle for Beginners

Creating an effective weight-training program may seem intimidating at first, but these tips for beginners will show you how.

The Basics of Body Recomposition: How to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle

One of the most curious terms you’ll hear in fitness lingo is “lean muscle.” It’s a curious term because, as you may know, all muscle is lean muscle. There is no such thing as “fat muscle” or “bulky muscle.” Still, it’s a term that has worked its way into the fitness lexicon because of the imagery ...

3 Simple Tips to Gain Muscle Mass

Follow these three strategies to bulk up and add muscle for your sport.

13 Driving Range Tips For Beginners

The best driving range tips for beginners to make you optimize your time at the driving range and advance to the next level when it comes to your golf game.

7 Expert Tips to Buying a Gym Membership

Because joining a gym should tone—not cost—an arm and a leg.

How Bicycling Infrastructure Benefits Non-Bicyclists

People who have no intention of ever getting on a bicycle still reap the rewards of bike-friendly roadways.

Will I Pay More For Sporting Goods When Shopping Locally?

Navigating the retail world can be challenging. Learn more about the benefits of buying sporting goods locally rather than online.

Composites in sporting goods: Been there, done that?

Dale Brosius, a regular CW columnist and head of his own consulting company, which serves clients in the composites industry worldwide, wonders if market saturation been reached for advanced composites in the once dynamic sporting goods sector.

Sporting goods retailer wants to get more personal with shoppers

Sports Authority is making good on its promise to make its online site more robust and engaging.

It’s important to remember mouth guards when buying sporting goods

A lost tooth due to sports injury can have long-term effects on dental health, especially for children. Mouth guards reduce the risk and severity of injury and should be used as often as any other piece of protective sporting equipment.

When to replace these 6 bike parts

How to Shop for a Bike for Your Kid

Buying a bike for a preteen kid isn't just a matter of future-proofing, Consumer Reports says. It's critical for safety and comfort to get the size and features right.

Your Guide to Bike Shopping Online

Once upon a time, buying a bike was easy. However, if you’ve been into a bike shop recently, you might have been overwhelmed by the array of choices available. If you’re thinking of buying a bike online, expect even more choices. While that means it’s more likely you’ll get a bike that’s just right for […]

How to do your shopping by bike

If you want to try riding your bike for more of the everyday journeys, you may have wondered how to tackle the weekly shopping trip. With a few modifications to your bike and by tweaking your shopping habits, shopping by bike can be easily done.