By Coach John Hughes Last week I discussed riding in the heat and hydration, using Mike as an example. Mike had raced three 12-hour races this spring. He successfully used his own homemade electrolyte drink in the third race and had no problems with cramps. How much do you sweat? On average, if you are riding in moderate conditions — that is, you aren’t gaining heat from … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Electrolytes
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A ‘Radical’ Reassessment of Creatine Monohydrate
By Kevin Kolodziejski It by no means made me as melancholy as thinking about the godsend of a girlfriend I once let get away. But when I reread the third article I had ever written for RoadBikeRider.com the other day, I felt a sense of squandered opportunity. I hadn't expressed my true feelings about the benefits of supplementing your diet with creatine monohydrate. Had … [Read more...] about A ‘Radical’ Reassessment of Creatine Monohydrate
Power Napping Delivers Myriad Benefits
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Power napping for an hour can help you to learn, remember and interpret more efficiently. When I was in high school, I found that I could study best immediately after awakening from at least a 45-minute nap. Only then could I read, study and memorize efficiently. I think this technique will work for almost everybody. Try to nap before having an important … [Read more...] about Power Napping Delivers Myriad Benefits
Red Yeast Rice Pills May Not Deliver Desired Protection
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. People who take red yeast rice pills to lower their cholesterol levels may not be getting their expected protection against suffering a heart attack. North Americans spend an estimated $40 million a year on these pills. Harvard professor Pieter Cohen tested 28 brands of red yeast rice supplements purchased at major U.S. retail chains, such as GNCs and … [Read more...] about Red Yeast Rice Pills May Not Deliver Desired Protection
A Trio of Summer Riding Articles
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher Welcome to Summer (to all of our Norther Hemisphere readers)! It's the time of year we roadies live for – when the weather allows us to ride just about whenever we want. Of course, we do have to keep top of mind the effects of the sun and the heat on our bodies as the temperatures begin to rise. We offer a trio of articles today … [Read more...] about A Trio of Summer Riding Articles