By Coach John Hughes Question: I’m 78 and a life-long rider. Four years ago farm dogs ran me down and, as a result, a fix of the femur required a pin. My goal after the recovery was to gain fitness and motivation to take on club rides and do a few metric rides. That has not happened, and I have tried training plans, i.e. climbing, cross-training and have not … [Read more...] about How Endurance Riding Can Benefit Every Roadie
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Piriformis Syndrome
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. If it hurts to touch a point that's in the middle of one side of your buttocks, you probably have piriformis syndrome. This chronic condition is very difficult to diagnose, because other injuries may produce exactly the same symptoms. Similar pain may be the result of an injury to bones, muscles, tendons, bursae (pads between the tendons and bones), the … [Read more...] about Piriformis Syndrome
Dementia Linked to Excess Belly Fat
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. We have known for many years that having a big belly is associated with increased risk for heart attacks, diabetes, certain cancers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, disability and premature death. We now also have data that links having a large belly to increased risk for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating way to spend your last … [Read more...] about Dementia Linked to Excess Belly Fat
How to Get and Stay Motivated as a Cyclist
By Coach John Hughes Question: I’m 78 and a life-long rider. Four years ago farm dogs ran me down and, as a result, a fix of the femur required a pin. My goal after the recovery was to gain fitness and motivation to take on club rides and do a few metric rides. That has not happened, and I have tried training plans, i.e. climbing, cross-training and have … [Read more...] about How to Get and Stay Motivated as a Cyclist
Blocking Inflammation Key to Preventing Heart Attacks
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. In the biggest advance in knowledge about the prevention of heart attacks since the discovery of statins, researchers at Harvard Medical School have shown that blocking inflammation helps to prevent heart attacks (New Engl J of Med, August 27, 2017) and cancers (Lancet, August 27, 2017). You can help to protect yourself from having a heart attack by … [Read more...] about Blocking Inflammation Key to Preventing Heart Attacks