Recently, RBR launched this new series to enlighten our ultra-cool readers about the benefits of dorkiness. In Part I, we explored screening your helmet; in Part II, we messed with your handlebars; in Part III, we reflectorized your machine; in Part IV, we prepped you for flats; in Part V, we praised electrical tape. Today, there’s just one more thing to tape: your … [Read more...] about Tape Your Knees!
1Training & Health
How to Prevent Wear-and-Tear Injuries
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. If you think that football is the sport with the most injuries, you would be wrong. Each year, 79 percent of long-distance runners suffer injuries that force them to take time off from running (Br J Sports Med, Aug, 2007;41(8):469-80). The most-injured part is the knee and the chance for an injury increases with running longer distances and having … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Wear-and-Tear Injuries
Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 2: Supplements: Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants
By Coach John Hughes In last week’s column Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 1: Daily Food and Drink I gave you the recommendations on macronutrients (carbs, protein and fats) from the Nutrition for Older Adults published by the US National Library of MedicineDietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 2: Supplements: Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants
Painlessly Killing Birds
By Martin Sigrist Takeaway: "Killing two birds with one stone" is usually a good idea if you have the opportunity. Short home gym workouts lasting only a few minutes provide one. If done "metabolically" they will help build or retain muscle and be painful. The latter is good news as it gives a chance to try out some mind hacks to see which work best for you in pushing … [Read more...] about Painlessly Killing Birds
Anti-Aging: Nutrition, part 1: Daily Food and Drink
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