By Coach John Hughes Several weeks ago I wrote a column on Anti-Aging: Research on Longevity. I just read about a new large scale study on the effects of sitting too much. Many of us spend most of our time sitting down. Other than doing a few chores I’ve been sitting all morning. As we head into winter and ride less, we probably sit more. Many studies show a … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging Update on Exercise and Longevity
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Anti-Aging: Why Practicing Balance Is Important
By Coach John Hughes This may seem like an irrelevant recommendation to cyclists. You have no problem staying on your bike, right? Here’s why that isn’t sufficient: Balancing on a bike is a learned skill. Beginners are very wobbly, but as you become proficient you learn to ride a straight line. The gyroscopic forces are relatively unimportant. [Dr. Hugh Hunt, … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Why Practicing Balance Is Important
Update on Why You Can’t Just Pedal Off the Pounds
By Coach John Hughes I just read about new research showing that exercise is more important than weight loss for good health and longevity. In a recent column on Why You Can't Just Pedal Off the Pounds I made these points: … [Read more...] about Update on Why You Can’t Just Pedal Off the Pounds
Anti-Aging: How Can an 83-Year-Old Climb Long Hills?
By Coach John Hughes RBR Reader Eli asks, “I have a local route where I have an option at one point to take #1 a continuous long climb or #2 a series of short steeper hills with flat sections between. The hills in option #2 are steeper than the continuous climb in option #1. I find option #1 wears me out and I have to dismount. I don't know what to make of this. Currently … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: How Can an 83-Year-Old Climb Long Hills?
Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 2: Supplements: Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants
By Coach John Hughes In last week’s column Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 1: Daily Food and Drink I gave you the recommendations on macronutrients (carbs, protein and fats) from the Nutrition for Older Adults published by the US National Library of MedicineDietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 2: Supplements: Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants