By Coach John Hughes On August 1, 2019, Patricia Anne Baker set the Masters Women’s 80-84 Hour World Record of 27.447km (17.96 mi). Wow! Although this column describes how an older rider can improve, the principles apply to all roadies.
by Richard Ellin Question: So now that one of your advisers has been put on a beta blocker I’d like to know what the effects have been on their cycling. I’ve been taking beta blockers for 16 years and find that the lowering of my heart rate affects my riding, and I can’t get enough…
By Arnie Baker Heart rate monitors allow you to observe your heart rate while working out. This helps training, providing immediate feedback about aerobic exercise intensity.
Question: I have an inflamed bursa sac near my sit bone. What seat would you recommend to me for long distance cycling? — Susan T. Joshua Cohen PT, MS, Replies: Susan, given the description of your symptoms, and my conservative physical therapy approach, I don’t think you’re going to love my answer. The short answer…
By Gabe Mirkin, MD Researchers reviewed eight studies that used accelerometers to follow 36,383 adults, 40 years of age and older, for six years (Brit Med J, August 21, 2019). They found that exercising regularly, regardless of intensity, was associated with reduced risk for death during the study period, while sitting for more than nine…
