By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Cooling down means that after vigorous exercise, you move far more slowly for several minutes before you stop exercising for that session. The main reason for “cooling down” is to keep you from feeling dizzy or passing out after very vigorous exercise (Sports Medicine, 2018;48:1575–1595). … [Read more...] about Should You Cool Down after Exercise?
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Quick Tip: Stop “Stretching”
By Martin Sigrist A common theme in many of my articles is that training is, first and foremost, a question of mindset. If you want to do achieve anything important the first essential step is to fully engage your mind, to give it a clear sense of purpose. Purpose is one of the things that makes us humans special. Indeed it might be the single most important thing that … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Stop “Stretching”
Why You Can’t Just Pedal Off the Pounds
By Coach John Hughes I have a friend, a retired pro racer, who says weight management is easy, “Just ride more and eat less.” But it’s not this simple. Why It Matters Being even slightly overweight can increase your risk of dying prematurely by six percent and increases the risk by 73% for an obese person. Researchers concluded this after reviewing the mortality data … [Read more...] about Why You Can’t Just Pedal Off the Pounds
Your Ride Getting Tough? Try Self-Talk
By Kevin Kolodziejski “If You Can Believe It, You Can Achieve It” When I see that oh-so-common poster saying adorning school walls, I want to pull an Oedipus and poke my eyes out. I don’t know about you, but I’m not telling the seventh grade boy whose dream job is to become a jockey to “Go for it” — if he is 5’1” and 190. I’m not about to sell an impressionable boy, or … [Read more...] about Your Ride Getting Tough? Try Self-Talk
Lessons From A Running Back
By Martin Sigrist It might seem strange that a cyclist could learn some training lessons from an NFL running back. Derrick Henry is no ordinary running back, he’s been the best in the league for the past two seasons and was the AP Offensive Player of the year in 2020. … [Read more...] about Lessons From A Running Back