1Training & Health

By Lars Hundley As avid cyclists, we tend to focus on endurance and cardiovascular fitness, logging miles on the road and working on improving our aerobic capacity. But new research suggests that adding strength training to the mix could have benefits beyond muscle power -- it might actually slow the aging process at a cellular level. A new study published … [Read more...] about Can Strength Training Help Cyclists Stay Younger? A New Study Says Yes

By Kevin Kolodziejski  And One to Say ‘Yes’ to Added Sugars Sometimes When I reached the base of a climb on solo rides feeling less than lighthearted and unquestionably heavy-legged years ago, I would sometimes do what’s now embarrassing to admit. In an attempt to both amuse and energize myself — but only if no homeowners were about — I’d shout out, “Scotty, we … [Read more...] about More Reasons to Say ‘No’ to Ultra-Processed Foods

QUESTION: I live in an area where it gets cold, but most of the time, the roads are still safe to ride on. But the very thought of riding in the cold itself seems to sap my desire to even try. How do I stay motivated to ride outdoors during colder months? (P.S. I hate riding indoors on a trainer, so don’t even bother sending me there!) —Jon L. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Many … [Read more...] about How do I stay motivated to ride outdoors during colder months?

By Lars Hundley Many road cyclists hit the gym in the off-season to build strength, protect joints, and maintain overall fitness. But what happens when life intervenes and you have to take a break from your resistance training routine? Does your progress vanish? New research from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland offers an encouraging answer: short-term breaks in … [Read more...] about Is It Okay to Take a Break From Strength Training? Science Says Yes

By Kevin Kolodziejski  Early in my teaching career, it seemed that whenever the topic of alcohol consumption came up inside the confines of the faculty room, the same colleague would solemnly say, “Lips that touch wine shall never touch mine.” He’s not, however, the second-great-grandson of a mover and shaker in the long-gone local chapter of the Women’s Christian … [Read more...] about The New Belief About Moderate Alcohol Consumption