By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. If you don't exercise regularly and vigorously, expect to lose a significant amount of muscle strength as you age, and expect that loss of strength to reduce the quality of your life. A 15-year follow-up study showed that older people who lift weights at least twice a week had a 46 percent lower death rate within the study period, a 41 percent lower … [Read more...] about Retaining Strength with Aging Improves Quality of Life
Coach Harvey Newton
Strength Train Regularly to Avoid Upper Body Muscle Soreness as a Cyclist
Question: Why do my upper arms, the outside area of my shoulder (where many people have tattoos located), ache on long rides? I have had my bike fitted and I do resistance weight training for my shoulders once a week. – Kevin S. Coach Harvey Newton Replies: It’s not unusual for cyclists to experience muscle soreness in the upper extremities. There are numerous possible … [Read more...] about Strength Train Regularly to Avoid Upper Body Muscle Soreness as a Cyclist