By Martin Sigrist Takeaway: Belief is one of the most powerful determinants in success. Simply believing in something will not make it happen. You need to be lucky, be born with natural talent and then work hard to make the most of that gift. But talent and hard work are not enough. You must believe. Belief is not an abstract concept. It is real, every bit as real and … [Read more...] about Believe in Belief
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When Does Your Metabolism Slow Down?
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Many people believe that they gradually gain weight from their 20s onward because their metabolism gets slower over the years, but now it appears that this is not true (Science, Aug 3, 2021:373(6556):808-812). Close to 6,500 people from 29 countries, ranging in age from infancy to 95 years, were followed for more than 40 years. The researchers found that … [Read more...] about When Does Your Metabolism Slow Down?
Pull Your Socks Up
By Martin Sigrist You don’t have to go to a gym in order to exercise. It’s much easier to incorporate “workouts” in to your daily routine. Here’s a classic example. It helps train balance, mobility and stability. All three are vital to everyday health and all three are essential parts of living lives that are not only long but enjoyed to the full. … [Read more...] about Pull Your Socks Up
The Wiggle Room in the Weight Room
Where Muscle Strength, Pedaling Power, and Riding Endurance Meet By Kevin Kolodziejski Hampsten’s Jest Is No Joke If you want advice on how to descend in near whiteout conditions on partially unpaved roads so snow-slicked that some pros unclip to take the turns — while being horribly underdressed and wearing neoprene gloves better suited for deep-sea diving — ask Andy … [Read more...] about The Wiggle Room in the Weight Room
Ask the Coach: Dead Legs on a Century
By Coach John Hughes Eddie writes, “Last weekend I attempted the Big Bear Century. It’s challenging with 8,700 feet of climbing in the 100 miles. Most of the climbing is in the second 50 miles – two climbs up to 8,500 ft. I live at sea level in the Los Angeles area so the altitude was also a factor. With all the climbing and the altitude I’d planned to take 8 hours or so. … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Dead Legs on a Century