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2/2/12
Next Team Gear Shipment
For those of you waiting for the next shipment of team apparel, it is expected in the week of Feb 13th at the Irvine Rock N' Road store. I'll post a quick note on Facebook and out to the team when it arrives.
Next Team Meeting:
7:30 PM - 3/7/12
Mission Viejo Rock N' Road location
Don't Be The Tired Cyclist!
Have you ever noticed the body language of a tired cyclist? The chest drops so the neck has an unnatural bend to hold the head up, and all the weight falls into the front of the arms, the deltoids, biceps & forearms. OUCH!
Pilates is one of the best ways to improve your posture, flexibility, body mechanics and core muscle group. Pilates keeps you riding on the road to success.
FLUID PILATES IS OFFERING FREE PILATES!
Be the first 5 to schedule & score a free session!
Email: Meghan at: studio@fluidpilates.com
KEY BENEFITS OF PILATES FOR CYCLISTS:
- Increases core and leg strength to improve cycling stoke
- Builds upper body strength to help maintain correct posture
- Reduces lower back injury by stretching hip flexors and quads
- Improves endurance through proper Pilates breathing techniques
- Corrects muscle imbalances to stabilize leg movement during pedal stroke
SPECIAL TEAM OFFER:
If you weren’t one of the 5 lucky winners, then take advantage of
Team VeloSport Private Pilates Session - $55/session
Schedule at www.fluidpilates.com or (949) 218-9091
Must use promotion code to receive discount. Promo Code: VeloSport
WHERE: Fluid Pilates: 30110 Crown Valley Parkway, Ste 201, Laguna Niguel
(949) 218-9091 www.fluidpilates.com
Special Team Offer Expires February 29, 2012
The Super Fruit for Athletes: Tart Cherries
There are a growing number of scientific articles discussing the anti-inflammatory properties on tart cherries. Recent studies found decreased muscle soreness post exercise in distance runners who consumed the juice daily for seven days. The benefits of tart cherries will:
• Help decrease post exercise inflammation
• Reduce free radical build up from exercise.
• Research links this fruits’ antioxidant health benefits for arthritis, Gout, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancers.
What makes this super fruit so healthful? The 17 different anti-oxidants that tart cherries contain. They are unique because they contain the anti-oxidant (flavonoid), anthocyanin1 and 2. Anthocyanin’s are the culprit for the red color and the healthful benefits of reducing inflammation in the body. These beneficial fruits contain other anti-oxidants that help boost immunity. They are packed full of fiber and vitamin A and C.
How to incorporate tart cherries into your sports nutrition regime:
Pre-workout:
• Oatmeal with dried tart cherries
• ¼- ½ cup dried cherries for those times you go straight out on a ride
• 8oz. glass of tart cherry juice for your pre-hydration fluid
During
• Coconut water with cherry juice
• ¼ cup of dried cherries for your fuel, good replacement of blocks or chews (UNLESS you are a salty sweater, no sodium in these guys)
WARNING: high in fiber, may cause you to use a restroom
Post
• Tart cherry juice recovery drink
• 12 oz. of tart cherry juice, ½ scoop of whey protein (usually 10grams of protein), banana, 2 tbsp. agave syrup
• Recovery foods: yogurt and frozen cherries, trail mix with dried tart cherries, dried cherry bran muffin
Tart cherries are a super food, for athletes. Incorporating them into your daily diet, and in your sports nutrition regime is a great natural way to take care of your body and support your athletic performance.
Any questions about nutrition please contact Melissa at: melissard@rauschpt.net
949-322-7082
Road and MTB Race info
If you would like to receive emails specific to mtb or for road training/races, email Tim Zandbergen for MTB (tim@teamvelosport.com) or Mario Rivera for road at mario@teamvelosport.com. If you would like information relating to junior training and race events, contact Jeff Shein at jeff.shein@teamvelosport.com.
Team Support
Team VeloSport is always in the need of volunteer support and ideas to make the team better. If you have an idea or want to help with team organization or events, send an email to: damion@teamvelosport.com |
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