By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study of more than 20,000 U.S. adults, average age 48 years, found that those who limited their eating to a period of less than eight hours a day had almost double the risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those who ate meals over 12-16 hours per day (Abstract P192 presented March 18, 2024 at the American Heart Association … [Read more...] about Intermittent Fasting and Risk for Heart Disease
List of Ebike Manufacturers and Brands
As ebikes have exploded in popularity around the USA and worldwide in the past few years, we have noticed more and more manufacturers adding these battery powered bike models to their lineups. We’ve assembled this long and comprehensive list of brands that manufacture an e-bike, adding every ebike brand we could find. If we know the details, we'll mention if the bike uses … [Read more...] about List of Ebike Manufacturers and Brands
Eating Carbohydrates Before Lifting Weights Can Help You Lift Heavier Weights
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. It is well known that taking carbohydrates before and during endurance exercise helps to increase both speed and endurance. It is not as well known that taking carbohydrates before and during resistance training for strength can increase intensity and duration of workouts. A review of 21 randomized controlled studies that included 226 young adults (ages … [Read more...] about Eating Carbohydrates Before Lifting Weights Can Help You Lift Heavier Weights
Extreme Exercise and Atrial Fibrillation
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Virtually all doctors agree that exercise helps to keep you healthy and to prolong your life. People who exercise into later life live longer than non-exercisers and are at reduced risk for high blood pressure, heart attacks, premature death, diabetes, strokes and even some cancers (Circulation, July 25, 2022;146(7):523–534). Endurance bicycle racers who … [Read more...] about Extreme Exercise and Atrial Fibrillation
Cycling Nutrition: What to Eat Before an Event
By Arnie Baker, M.D. It's pretty obvious that hydration and nutrition is important during cycling, but it's also helpful to pay attention to it leading up to an important event. If you take time to prepare the night before, you'll be much more likely to ride strong. Here are my recommendations on preparing nutritionally for your next big ride or race. … [Read more...] about Cycling Nutrition: What to Eat Before an Event