By Coach Rick Schultz Ever wonder why the pros are so fast? One of the many reasons – genetics aside – is that they pedal differently than you and me. But we can all learn the same techniques, and the winter, or off-season, is the perfect time to improve your stroke so that you're ready to put your improved form to work in the new season. You can practice the drills … [Read more...] about Learn How to Pedal Like a Pro this Winter
Issue No. 743
Lack of Fitness, Not Too Much Sitting, Shortens Lives
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A new study suggests that it is the level of fitness, not time spent sitting, that predicts susceptibility to disease and longevity (Mayo Clinic Proceedings, published online October 18, 2016). Heart-lung fitness is the ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygenated blood to contracting muscles for prolonged periods. In this study from Norway, the … [Read more...] about Lack of Fitness, Not Too Much Sitting, Shortens Lives