By Coach Robert Wilhite As I start with the final installment of this series, it's been a relief to finally take the time to get these thoughts from my head (and heart) to you. As with each previous article in the series, I'm going to paint you a picture based on reality and share what I believe is the safest response. It's up to you if you agree with and embrace … [Read more...] about Part IV: Why Riding With A Cyclist Mentality Is Dangerous
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Anti-Aging: Consistency, Specificity and Variety
By Coach John Hughes I'm halfway through my six weeks of recovery from the surgery to correct my badly deformed hammer toes! At my second post-op the podiatrist said I am doing well. I told her I'd been walking with the walker to maintain a bit of fitness, which promoted a stiff lecture not to do that! Except for meals and going to the bathroom I must keep my foot above my … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Consistency, Specificity and Variety
How Can I Avoid Hand Numbness Riding?
QUESTION: After about 30 minutes of riding, my hands get so numb and tingly that I can't shift gears. My handlebar is level with the saddle. Can you help? -- David W. RBR ANSWERS: You've already done one key thing to prevent hand numbness -- raise the handlebar. Doing so stops you from putting excessive weight on your hands and compressing nerves and blood vessels. So there … [Read more...] about How Can I Avoid Hand Numbness Riding?
Plaques in Arteries Are Reversible
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Almost anyone can get rid of plaques in their arteries, even if they have already had a heart attack or already have severe narrowing in the arteries leading to your heart (Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, Feb 2016;36(2):226-35). However, you have to do far more than just take drugs. The formation of plaques in arteries that eventually leads to heart … [Read more...] about Plaques in Arteries Are Reversible
Arresting the Progression of Atherosclerosis
By Randolph Ice PT, CCS As athletes, it's easy to believe that we are immune to heart disease because of how much we exercise and our resulting physical fitness. But recent studies have shown that even fit cyclists can have as much atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) as their less active peers. In 1974 I founded the SCOR Cardiac Cyclists Club to assist with a … [Read more...] about Arresting the Progression of Atherosclerosis