I have always wondered why the pro cyclists pedal so hard (in place) shortly before their time trials. They really work up a heck of a sweat too and it doesn't appear that they are just pedaling at an easy pace.
What's the logic behind it? I'm so curious.
P.S. Is there such a thing as "warming up" your respiratory system and if so how "hard" should you go before entering competition...even say a tennis match? For whatever reason I always feel freshest/most fit right after starting an athletic event (I'm talking very little warm up if any needed). After 60 min of whatever (tennis, biking, etc), the event becomes so much harder for me.
What's the logic behind it? I'm so curious.
P.S. Is there such a thing as "warming up" your respiratory system and if so how "hard" should you go before entering competition...even say a tennis match? For whatever reason I always feel freshest/most fit right after starting an athletic event (I'm talking very little warm up if any needed). After 60 min of whatever (tennis, biking, etc), the event becomes so much harder for me.