By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Competitive athletes train by “stressing and recovering,” and healthy people who do not compete in sports can gain greater benefits from their exercise programs by using this same training principle. You have to damage muscles to gain strength and enlarge muscles. You become more fit if on one day, you stress your muscles by taking a hard workout, and … [Read more...] about Use “Stress and Recover” Workouts, Even If You Exercise Just For Health
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Newsletter Issue No. 1118
April 25, 2024 More on Tools for Tough Tires and Superlight Tubes Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Apparently lots of roadies appreciate having tools for installing tough tires. Because there were some great comments with tips, alternative tool recommendations and questions about a past review of the EZ-Clincher tool: EZ-Clincher Pocket Tire Tool Review. Read … [Read more...] about Newsletter Issue No. 1118
Pedla Core Classic Jersey and Essentials SuperFIT 2.0 Bib Short Review
By Brandon Bilyeu Cost: Core Classic Jersey: $144* Essentials SuperFIT 2.0 Bib Short: $236* *Actual costs on the US website change slightly day to day as the exchange rate fluctuates. How obtained: review sample from company Available: online Colors: Core Classic Jersey: Black, White, Navy, Mustard, Tangerine Essentials SuperFIT 2.0 … [Read more...] about Pedla Core Classic Jersey and Essentials SuperFIT 2.0 Bib Short Review
When’s the Wrong Time to Skin the Cycling Cat?
By Kevin Kolodziejski The discussion supposedly occurred during an airplane flight and a chance meeting of two distinguished philosophers. It’s worth sharing because its end result should stay the same when two cyclists meet and talk about how to train. Especially when one of the cyclists considers himself a “cycologist” and has, as the legendary Phil Liggett so often … [Read more...] about When’s the Wrong Time to Skin the Cycling Cat?
What’s the current thinking in the cycling world about protecting skin from the sun?
QUESTION: What’s the current thinking in the cycling world about protecting one’s skin from the sun while cycling? I’m fairly new to cycling, and of course, I know about suncreams, but I heard recently that the chemicals in those get absorbed through your skin and end up in your bloodstream. With all the miles committed cyclists ride in the sun, I figure you must have some … [Read more...] about What’s the current thinking in the cycling world about protecting skin from the sun?