By Coach John Hughes I write many columns about the effects of aging on our bodies and the different types of physical activities that will help slow — and in some cases reverse — the aging process. Physical activities are one very important component of aging well but only one component. I recently wrote two broader columns on different ways to deal with getting … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 1: Daily Food and Drink
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Anti-Aging: Research on Longevity
By Coach John Hughes We all know that exercise is important for longevity. But how much exercise and what kinds of exercise are best? Scientists are researching for answers to these questions. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) The ACSM has recommendations for five aspects of physical fitness and exercise: aerobic, strength, stretching, weight-bearing exercise … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Research on Longevity
Why You Can’t Just Pedal Off the Pounds
By Coach John Hughes I have a friend, a retired pro racer, who says weight management is easy, “Just ride more and eat less.” But it’s not this simple. Why It Matters Being even slightly overweight can increase your risk of dying prematurely by six percent and increases the risk by 73% for an obese person. Researchers concluded this after reviewing the mortality data … [Read more...] about Why You Can’t Just Pedal Off the Pounds
Anti-Aging: Riding Smarter as You Age part 2
By Coach John Hughes Face it. You’re getting older and you can’t stop this. But how older are you really? I wrote this column about What is Aging? Aging is not caused by any single factor but by an aggregate of causes, which is why marginal gains can help. In Anti-Aging: Riding Smarter as You Age, pt. 1 I introduced you to the concept of marginal gains. Sir David … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Riding Smarter as You Age part 2
Update on Air Quality and Exercise
By Coach John Hughes Last week I wrote in Exercise Safety and Air Quality that experts suggest exercising indoors when the air quality is bad. Yesterday National Public Radio reported that Sheltering Inside May Not Protect You From The Dangers Of Wildfire Smoke. “A series of studies looking at crowdsourced indoor air quality during wildfire smoke events has found … [Read more...] about Update on Air Quality and Exercise