April 22, 2021 More on 8 Exercise Mistakes Older Riders Make By Coach John Hughes Last week I wrote about mistakes many riders in their 50s and beyond make. To reach a rider’s goals, knowing what not to do is as important as knowing what to do. George wrote after reading the column: “I’m 72…
April 8, 2021 Intensity Done Correctly Produces Results By Coach John Hughes Intensity workouts are like a prescription medicine. The right medicine in the right amounts improves health. The right medicine taken too frequently, or in the wrong amounts or the wrong medicine doesn’t help you and may hurt you. I’ve written two related columns….
April 1, 2021 Anti-Aging: 7 Nutrition Myths By Coach John Hughes Good nutrition makes a big difference in how you age. For example a study published in the journal Circulation concludes people who eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day have a 12% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, 10% lower risk…
March 25, 2021 Cycling Aerodynamics: Going Aero Without Going Broke By Kevin Kolodziejski Whether you race or not, whether you ride 10,000 miles a year or four-tenths of that in two, one thing’s for sure. It’s part of your cycling DNA. It’s the continual craving (except on recovery rides) to go just that little bit…
March 18, 2021 14 Training Rules for Older Riders By Coach John Hughes 1. Experiment of one We’re each an experiment of one, i.e., your training should reflect your personal goals, riding history, current fitness, weekly and monthly schedules, etc. – not a cookie cutter program you’ve read some where. I’m recommending these training rules…
