Author Archives: Melanie Ryding

About Melanie Ryding

I am a personal trainer, massage therapist, body and mind set coach and nutrition adviser. I can help you to unlock your full potential!

Cycling progress; training with Zwift

Posted on 17/08/2019

This week, cycling has been my focus as I attempt to get my training back on track. Winter continues to rip through Southland meaning going outside is a lot less desirable than staying indoors! So, Zwift has been getting some … Continue reading →

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finding my mojo… and the snow!

Posted on 11/08/2019

This is a rarity in a coastal city: this is a highway! We had snow to sea level which lasted a whole 24 hours and ground the whole of Southland to a halt! I’m sorry, Southland, I declare you all … Continue reading →

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Loving to hate the bike: I prefer sprint training!

Posted on 04/08/2019

This view is beginning, quite frankly, to p1ss me off and demotivate me from cycling completely. I have decided that I much prefer sprint training, because the training blocks are short and quick, easy to fit in around all sorts … Continue reading →

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Getting old is crappy, I have decided!

Posted on 28/07/2019

I have decided that getting old is quite simply slightly (no very) rubbish. How have I come to this conclusion? Well I have nothing fitness wise to compare to apart from my age group training and racing in my 30’s, … Continue reading →

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Winter cycling and TKR strength building

Posted on 15/07/2019

What happens when you’re self employed, things at work do a bit belly up combined with increased actual customer demand…. well you end up doing crazy hours and forgoing the rest of your life, that’s what! And that is exactly … Continue reading →

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