by Lars Hundley Recently, I read a book called The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter. (https://amzn.to/2rvYpGe) The gist of the book is that nasal breathing is substantially more efficient. You can train yourself to breathe through your nose even during most levels of exercise, which … [Read more...] about Can Breathing Through Your Nose Make You a Faster Cyclist? An Interview with Tom Piszkin
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What’s the Optimal Cycling Cadence?
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Cycling is a power sport. The stronger you are, the faster you can go on a bike.Power = [force that your feet apply to the pedals] x [cadence, or how fast you spin your pedals].Cadence is the number of pedal revolutions per minute (RPMs). Bicycle computers that show your cadence are available in bike shops and online bicycle catalogs. Fatigue for a bicycle … [Read more...] about What’s the Optimal Cycling Cadence?
Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays
By Coach John Hughes The holidays are filled with temptations! A friend of mine with a Ph.D. in nutrition once told me, “I never met a calorie I didn’t like.” Put differently anything in moderation is okay. Enjoy that piece of pie, fruitcake or a couple of holiday cookies. Being overweight is a risk factor for heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Each decade past the age … [Read more...] about Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays
Ask The Bike Fit Coach: Best Stretches Prior and Post Ride, Part 4
By Rick Schultz, MBA, DBA Here are the final three terrific stretches for cyclists that are useful before and after your ride to keep you comfortable and injury free. These two stretches will help your lower back and the latissimus dorsi muscles in your mid back. To see some of our previous stretches in this series, be sure to read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Don't forget … [Read more...] about Ask The Bike Fit Coach: Best Stretches Prior and Post Ride, Part 4
Maintaining Fitness During the Holidays
By Coach John Hughes I hope all of you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving! Carol and I got in our first two days of XC skiing. We were very pleased that I’ve totally rehabbed my broken ankle from last January and it didn’t give me any problems. Years when we ski by Thanksgiving are usually good ski years, so we’re excited. It’s four weeks to Christmas and you’re busier than … [Read more...] about Maintaining Fitness During the Holidays