By Kevin Kolodziejski Sometimes it’s needed, sometimes it’s not. But one thing’s for sure. Get really committed to cycling on any level and — at one time or another, for one reason or another — you’re going there. Over the top. My buddies still talk about the time we were training in the early spring and got…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Sleeping with the lights on or a television set on for just one night raises blood sugar, heart rate and insulin resistance, all risk factors for diabetes (PNAS, March 14, 2022;119(12):e2113290119). Five to ten percent of the light can actually get through a closed eyelid.
By Coach John Hughes Note that the title is “Physical Activities” not “Exercises” because multi-component activities are more like activities of daily living than exercise programs. In a recent column I discussed Anti-Aging: New Exercise Recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition from the US Department of Health and Human Services. These…
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week we were looking for solutions for RBRer Kenneth’s problem. As he rides, his chamois moves out of position eventually leaving one of his sit bones un-padded. Lots of roadies have saddle and shorts comfort issues so we thought we’d suggest a few for him and asked you…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. On March 20, 2022, a 44-year-old woman died of a heart attack after finishing the Los Angeles Charity Challenge Half Marathon of a little over 13 miles in just under four hours. However, this event does not mean that vigorous exercise causes heart attacks; in a fit person, vigorous exercise helps…
