By Sheri Rosenbaum Wahoo has partnered with renowned yoga instructor Abi Carver of Yoga15.com to offer 15-minute yoga practices specifically designed for cyclists. These yoga sessions are part of the SUF Training app and incorporate flexibility, balance, strength, mobility and recovery. … [Read more...] about An Interview with Abi Carver of Yoga 15
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Best Zwift Settings for Racing with a Smart Trainer
By Lars Hundley So you've gotten into Zwift and now you're doing some races, but perhaps you're curious about the best app settings to give you the biggest racing advantage. The short answer is that there is not a "best setting" that works for everyone. There are lots of successful Zwift racers using vastly different smart trainer setups and app settings. … [Read more...] about Best Zwift Settings for Racing with a Smart Trainer
Exercise Should Be Part of the Treatment for Cancer
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that repeated bouts of exercise slow the growth of, and help to prevent recurrences of, cancers (eLife, Oct 23, 2020;9). The authors showed, in both mice and humans, that exercising muscles release into the bloodstream chemicals that increase production of CD8+ cells that an individual’s own immune … [Read more...] about Exercise Should Be Part of the Treatment for Cancer
Why Are My Lab Tests Worse Than My Race Results
Question: I did some physiological testing at a university lab. The results were depressing! According to the physiologist, my wattage at lactate threshold and watts per kilogram of bodyweight were both below average for my racing age group. But racing, I was on the podium many times. Why the discrepancy between test results and race results? -- Maria H. … [Read more...] about Why Are My Lab Tests Worse Than My Race Results
10 Tips to Prevent Saddle Discomfort
By Coach John Hughes In a survey of RBR readers, saddle discomfort and saddle sores were the most frequent physical problem while riding. In another study of amateur endurance cyclists more than 60% reported butt pain and of these cyclists about 50% had to alter the riders riding style or temporarily stop riding. Saddle problems are of two different types: … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Prevent Saddle Discomfort