By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Most researchers believe that exercise helps to strengthen the heart and protect it from disease, but about twenty years ago, doctors noted that some men over 80 who competed in cross country ski races longer than 100 kilometers (60 miles) were at increased risk for an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation…
Question: I read your article this week about the book The Haywire Heart. You say that the book’s authors suggest using a heart rate monitor to monitor for problems: “Another suggestion is to wear a heart rate monitor at all times while training. This can help detect problems we may not be aware of, and can…
Editor’s Note: Coach Dan Kehlenbach, a long-time coach of cyclists and other endurance athletes, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist, has graciously agreed to put together a monthly series of workouts for RBR readers. This month’s workout features the same preparation exercises (Phases 1 & 2) before moving into the new Circuit workouts. By Coach…
By Jim Langley We’ve talked before about washing bicycles after rainy rides. My advice was to remove the wheels to make the task of washing them easier. However, I didn’t provide complete instructions for cleaning wheels. Two thoughts made me decide to go into more detail today. First is the fact that wheels have become…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A new research report shows that you can improve athletic performance with proper training, even if you are over 100 years old. Traditional feeling among scientists is that aging is progressive and inevitable, and that your genetic programming causes you to age no matter what you do. This paper…
