By Paul Gascoyne What is aerobic decoupling, and why should you care? Aerobic decoupling, simply put, is when your heart rate drifts away from the power or pace you’ve been maintaining in a workout. When your heart rate is running parallel to these metrics, they are coupled. If your heart rate drifts, they become decoupled. The point at which your heart rate decouples (if … [Read more...] about Aerobic Decoupling
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Maintaining Balance – 60 Seconds That Might Save Your Life
By Martin Sigrist Accidental falls in the USA, UK and many other countries account for as many premature deaths each year as road traffic accidents (1,2,3,4). Every year millions of falls cause serious injuries which can lead to a sudden and immediate permanent reduction in life quality. In the USA hospitalization rates due to falls are increasing at 4 percent annually (5). … [Read more...] about Maintaining Balance – 60 Seconds That Might Save Your Life
How long to wait after eating to work out?
QUESTION: How long should I wait after eating to work out? I often ride or lift weights in the evenings after dinner, because that works best with my work schedule. - Rob F RBR ANSWER: The answer varies depending on what kind and intensity of exercise you are talking about. Some cyclists, for example, particularly when riding with others, will pedal to a distant … [Read more...] about How long to wait after eating to work out?
“Golf Lessons” for Cyclists
By Martin Sigrist My other sport is golf. While there may not be an obvious connection to cycling, a few do exist. Here are a couple. … [Read more...] about “Golf Lessons” for Cyclists
Anti-Aging: 8 Exercise Mistakes Older Riders Make
By Coach John Hughes You're a cyclist in your 50s and older. Your goals are to be a good cyclist, healthy and fit for many years to come. To reach your goals, knowing what not to do is as important as knowing what to do. 1. Ignoring the training paradigm Training stress (physiological overload) + rest = success (improvement). As you adapt to your riding or other … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: 8 Exercise Mistakes Older Riders Make