QUESTION: I've recently developed a couple of cysts on my upper leg and buttocks. Is this caused by irritation from my cycling shorts? Bacteria? What are the remedies? -- Jon B. RBR REPLIES: Cysts and other skin eruptions where the saddle meets the shorts usually result from abrasion. The skin's surface always contains bacteria. When friction breaks the skin, bacteria can … [Read more...] about Why Do I Get Saddle Cysts?
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How much muscle soreness from strength training is too much to train again?
QUESTION: This goes back to the discussion a while back about strength training for older cyclists. My question is, how long to recover between strength training sessions, and how that varies with soreness. I am 63, and have been an off-and-on athlete since I was a teenager, so I understand most of the practicalities of next-day (or, as I have gotten older, 2nd-day) soreness, … [Read more...] about How much muscle soreness from strength training is too much to train again?
Bad Food Begets Bad Food and Why
By Kevin Kolodziejski It doesn’t matter if it’s a really good one or a really grim one. Far East philosophy explains there are three things you can do in any situation to put it into proper perspective and obtain peace of mind. Relax. Breathe deeply. Observe without passing judgment. … [Read more...] about Bad Food Begets Bad Food and Why
Late Meals Associated with Increased Risk for Heart Attacks and Strokes
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. The French NutriNet-Sante study found that eating dinner late in the evening is associated with increased risk for both heart attacks and strokes (Nature Communications, Dec 2023;14(7899)). Having a first meal for the day (breakfast or lunch) late in the morning also increased risk. The researchers followed 103,389 people, average age 42.6, for 7.2 … [Read more...] about Late Meals Associated with Increased Risk for Heart Attacks and Strokes
Why Weight Training Is Vital for Aging Cyclists
By Coach Fred Matheny How do you increase the amount of power you have available, especially as you age? Of course, training is the key to increasing power. Many dedicated cyclists use power meters to accurately record their wattage output during interval training. Then they use sophisticated software to help them analyze the results and plan subsequent workouts. … [Read more...] about Why Weight Training Is Vital for Aging Cyclists