By Rick Schultz, MBA, DBA This afternoon, I visited with a friend that worked as a bike fitter at a local shop that just closed. We were discussing what he might want to do next. He brought up his recent fast group ride and I brought up the question of him coaching. He said he knows a guy that coaches a female racer and then said something that made me respond with a name. … [Read more...] about Is Your Coach Under Suspension? If So, Your Racing License Is At Risk
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New to Bike Racing? Before You Hire a Coach, Consider This First
By Rick Schultz, MBA, DBA So, you are getting a new bike at the end of this year and are thinking about doing some racing! Love the enthusiasm! But, wait a minute...which bike are you planning to buy? Is it suitable for racing (and training)? Are you sure this is the correct bike for you? And, speaking of racing, you probably need someone to help guide you through the … [Read more...] about New to Bike Racing? Before You Hire a Coach, Consider This First
Anti-Aging: Working With Your Doctor
By Coach John Hughes My doctor recently retired and last week I met with a new personal care physician. I told her that my goal is to be as healthy, fit and active as possible into my 90s and then to drop dead, which is called squaring the geriatric curve. I explained to her that I try to follow the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) recommendations. My goal is … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Working With Your Doctor
Twin Study Shows That Lifestyle Can Override Genes
By Gabe Mirkin, MD Studies in the new field of Epigenetics are showing that lifestyle factors can change the way your body responds to your genes. In one of these studies, researchers were delighted to find a set of identical twins with vastly different lifestyles. They found that a lifetime of exercise is likely to give you the body characteristics of a healthy athlete, … [Read more...] about Twin Study Shows That Lifestyle Can Override Genes
Can You Lose Weight Cycling?
by Stan Purdum Can you lose weight riding a bike? The answer is “Yes,” but it’s neither an automatic nor a guaranteed result. Any bicycling you do will burn more calories than sitting on a couch. But if your ride is a short and easy one that goes directly to the ice cream stand, your hot-fudge sundae will likely put more calories in you than the ride to get there burned … [Read more...] about Can You Lose Weight Cycling?