By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Fifty-two percent of North Americans spend $41 billion a year on over-the-counter food supplements. A review of 277 clinical trials on 992,129 participants, using 24 different supplements, found that nutritional supplements were not associated with increased lifespan or prevention of heart disease (Ann Intern Med, July 8, 2019;171(3):216-217). … [Read more...] about The Placebo Effect and Supplements
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Cycling Nutrition: How to Eat After Rides
By Arnie Baker, MD Key Cycling Nutrition Points Refueling after exercise is a proven recovery strategy. The sooner the better. Refueling during exercise is best. Prompt refueling benefits both endurance and strength athletes. Prompt refueling benefits aerobic and anaerobic work. Aim to ingest at least 50 grams of carbohydrate (200 calories) within the first 30 … [Read more...] about Cycling Nutrition: How to Eat After Rides
All Exercisers Can Gain Health Benefits from Elite Training Methods
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. The training principles that improve performance in competitive athletes can be used by all exercisers, even those who have never exercised previously, and can help to prevent heart attacks and prolong lives. … [Read more...] about All Exercisers Can Gain Health Benefits from Elite Training Methods
4 Things To Do to Prevent Upper Body Fatigue / Pain
By Coach John Hughes RBR reader John Meiers writes, “Being fairly new to road cycling (couple of years) and starting late in life at 65 I am finding my wrists are turning out to be a weak spot in cycling. Have my road bicycle on a rear wheel trainer indoors for the winter. Is there any information about making my wrists stronger?” … [Read more...] about 4 Things To Do to Prevent Upper Body Fatigue / Pain
How To Do Endurance Training Correctly
By Coach John Hughes Effective training results from riding in the proper zones (plural). One of the biggest mistakes my new clients made before working with me was always riding at about the same level of effort. (The other was riding too many miles!) … [Read more...] about How To Do Endurance Training Correctly