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A friend of the author’s was going to a party where he would be meeting his wife’s coworkers, the man came up with a radically different approach, one which caused all of his anxiety to melt completely away. Find out what he decided to do, and how it all turned out, in this true story that could serve as inspiration for us all.
He decided that, instead of trying to impress anyone, he would spend the evening simply listening to them and summarizing what they had just said. At the party, he spent the evening listening carefully to everyone, responding with phrases like, “I understand what you’re saying, you feel strongly that...” and “Let me see if I understand what you mean...” He also avoided voicing his own opinions, even though at times it meant biting his tongue to keep from doing so..Barcelona may be stronger than ever in global football but away from the Camp Nou, Kieran Thomas explains how Catalan football is facing a crisis.
Football was introduced to Catalonia by British immigrant workers in the late 19th century and since then the autonomous community has often led the pack in developing the game in Spain.
Catalonia organised both the first association and the first league in Spain, known as the Football Associació de Catalunya. Since La Liga was formed in 1928, seven Catalan clubs have played in the top flight.
FC Barcelona are the only Catalan side to avoid relegation while RCD Espanyol, CE Sabadell FC, CE Europa, Gimnàstic de Tarragona, UE Lleida and CD Condal – who were dissolved in 1970 – have all featured, while Girona who are currently 14th in the top flight, didn’t feature until the 2017/18 season.
There have been a lot of highs in Catalonian football, mainly through FC Barcelona who have lifted 25 league titles. And despite the threats of expulsion from the Spanish football system following the controversial Catalonian drive for independence in June 2018, Barca remain and are stronger than ever. On the best site to bet on football games, you can find odds of Ernesto Valverde’s men winning their fourth league title in five seasons.
But away from the glory witnessed at Camp Nou, travel just 65.7 miles and you’ll find Catalan minnows CF Reus Deportiu currently fighting for not only their place in Segunda but for their existence as a football club.
Reus have been banned from professional football for the next three years and been hit by a €250k fine following a financial meltdown. In late December the squad publicly announced that they could terminate their contracts over unpaid wages. LaLiga 123 were forced to suspend recent games against Las Palmas and Albacete due to the dire financial situation they found themselves in, before Monday’s ruling over their expulsion from professional football in Spain.
It is believed that in these desperate times the club even reached out to Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué who has spoken openly about his desires to buy a football club in the past. It has since been announced that the club's major shareholder Joan Oliver has managed to secure the club’s immediate future after agreeing a takeover by the American group US Real Estate Investment. However, there are fears that the new owners would lose interest in the project due to the recent news.
And Reus are not the only Catalan club in danger of relegation. Gimnàstic de Tarragona, commonly referred to as Nàstic are currently rock bottom of the Segunda table, six points from safety. The lowest scorers in the league are in drastic need of a turnaround. A vital 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Córdoba earlier in the month gave them a lifeline but they have since failed to put a run together.
Nàstic have been placed under a transfer embargo and have still not paid all of the squad their wages for November. The club has tried to add to their sqaud with the likes of Abdelaziz Barrada arriving on loan from Antalyaspor. But despite the new additions, Nàstic have missed the presence of tough-tackling centre back Raúl Albentosa who’s loan expired earlier this month.
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Happenings over the past few years have caused me to make changes to how and where I work out. Exercising outdoors has always been my preference… hiking, biking and jogging are my go-to cardio fixes. However, getting outside is not always possible – and like many of my friends – I wasn’t so keen on stepping into a crowded gym. So, I had to find another way to get my sweat on.
I asked a fitness trainer friend of mine what he would recommend. Without hesitation, he said a recumbent bike. I immediately wondered, “Do the recumbent bike benefits outweigh those of an upright stationary bike?”
If you have also been wondering if you can get a good workout on a recumbent bike, and what the benefits are, stay tuned. Here’s everything I learned from my trainer pal regarding the benefits of using a recumbent bike.
What You'll Learn
- What Is a Recumbent Bike?
- Our Top Picks for Recumbent Bikes
- 9 Best Recumbent Bike Benefits
- Final Thoughts on Recumbent Bike Benefits
What Is a Recumbent Bike?
A recumbent bike is a kind of stationary bike where the user rides the bike in a reclined (leaning back), relaxed position as opposed to the upright position of an upright stationary bike. The user sits on a “traditional” seat that has a wide base and a cushioned backrest. The pedals are also in front of the person’s body, allowing them to pedal with purpose or more leisurely.
In comparison, an upright bike, which mimics a regular road bike, has a saddle on which the user sits. There is also no back support, so the user needs to use their abdominal muscles to keep themselves upright and balanced on the bike. Instead of pedaling with your legs out in front of you on a recumbent bike, on an upright bike, the pedals are located vertically below the saddle.
The cranks, which is where the pedals are screwed into the bike, are located below the seat and between the pedals on an upright bike. These upright exercise bike cranks work via belt or magnetic resistance.
On the other hand, the cranks of a recumbent bike are horizontally in line with the seat, like the pedals are.
Most recumbent bikes use a 1-piece crank, so the resistance of the flywheel is only moderately tough (since you don’t push as hard as you would on an upright bike in a spinning class). More expensive recumbent exercise bikes feature a 3-piece crank (because these cranks are more pricey), providing you with more resistance for a much more intense workout (like a challenging climb up a long, steep hill).
Our Top Picks for Recumbent Bikes
If you are looking for the best recumbent bike to start, or continue, your fitness journey, here are our top 3 picks:
1. Schwinn Recumbent Bike Series (Schwinn 270)
The Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike offers you all the benefits of a recumbent bike, plus Bluetooth connectivity so you can set, monitor,