By Coach John Hughes Sunday it was 62F (17C) in Boulder, Colorado, and I went for a great endurance ride up to Jamestown, a cluster of 250 homes at 6,926 feet (2,105 m) elevation. Although the weather was warm there was still ice in James Creek. And, sure enough, Monday’s weather was windy,…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Most researchers believe that exercise helps to strengthen the heart and protect it from disease, but about twenty years ago, doctors noted that some men over 80 who competed in cross country ski races longer than 100 kilometers (60 miles) were at increased risk for an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation…
Question: I read your article this week about the book The Haywire Heart. You say that the book’s authors suggest using a heart rate monitor to monitor for problems: “Another suggestion is to wear a heart rate monitor at all times while training. This can help detect problems we may not be aware of, and can…
Editor’s Note: Coach Dan Kehlenbach, a long-time coach of cyclists and other endurance athletes, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist, has graciously agreed to put together a monthly series of workouts for RBR readers. This month’s workout features the same preparation exercises (Phases 1 & 2) before moving into the new Circuit workouts. By Coach…
By Coach David Ertl, Ph.D. I was invited to review the book The Haywire Heart, written by Dr. John Mandrola, Lennard Zinn and Chris Case, recently published by VeloPress. This book primarily addresses electrical problems in athletes’ hearts but also touches on plumbing issues (clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis). The book’s cornerstone is theobservation that lifelong…
