Joseph Ciringione, sales and product manager for Igus Inc.'s North American region, pursues a variety of athletic hobbies. An avid football and basketball player, Joseph Ciringione also enjoys cycling. One of the most significant components of cycling is pedaling technique. Good pedaling technique begins with appropriate leg positioning. The most important element is to keep the hip, knee, and foot aligned at all times and to avoid lateral movement. The knee should align over the ball of the foot when the leg is in front and the pedals are parallel to the ground, though the joint should extend to a slight bend when the pedal is at its lowest points. The cyclist can adjust the seat height to achieve this alignment. The cyclist can then think about how to use the ankle throughout the stroke. At the top of the pedal circle, the heel should be above the toe by about 20 degrees. As the foot pushes through the 12 o'clock point in the circle and down the front of the pedal circle, the hamstring engages and the heel drops even to or as far as 10 degrees below the toe. As the foot passes the 3 o'clock mark, the cyclist begins to change the angle of force and push not directly downward, but approximately 45 degrees away from the perpendicular, enabling the foot to push around the stroke. The heel then drops back to its 20 degrees below, and the muscles begin to work less intensively. The back end of the pedal stroke, between 6 and 12 o'clock, should involve mostly passive motion. The foot is getting out of the way of the pedal motion, rather than pulling upward and using unnecessary force. The muscles re-engage before the foot gets to 12 o'clock, so that the cyclist can have more momentum coming around the top of the stroke.
Children and pets can be a dynamic pairing. But owning a pet, no matter if it is as big as a dog or as little as a fish, is a huge commitment. So, before parents decide to get their kids a pet, they should weigh first the pros and cons of owning one:
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Joseph Cirignione has worked for several years in the digital space, serving in different capacities for various companies. Other than his passion for his work, he is also a committed family man. Read more insights about family and fatherhood by subscribing to this blog.
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AuthorHey there! I’m Joseph Ciringione, but my friends call me Joe Ciringione. I’m a hunting enthusiast and a huge football fan. If I’m not joining hunting tourneys around Texas, I’m probably catching up on news about my favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. |