Question: We've had terrible weather this spring! I can't get on the road often, so I've been on the trainer. Will it help me get ready for competition in a month? -- Harry P. RBR Replies: Indoor trainer workouts can't teach pack-riding skills, bike handling or tactics, so that's a problem for racing. … [Read more...] about Is Indoor Training Effective in the Spring?
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At Age 57, How Can I Combat Poor Recovery?
Question: I'm 57 and each year find it more difficult to recover. I used to do three or four hard workouts in a row, but now it takes me at least 48 hours to feel lively again. Stage races or week-long tours are tough. It's not just my legs -- my whole body seems to be affected because I lack energy for daily tasks for a frighteningly long time after I ride hard. I know … [Read more...] about At Age 57, How Can I Combat Poor Recovery?
Why Does My Crotch Get So Sore on a Trainer?
Question: I've been stuck on the indoor trainer here in Minnesota for months. I don't mind riding inside, but my crotch gets much sorer than it does while riding outside. I use the same shorts, saddle and bike and never ride more than an hour at a time. Any solutions? -- Brenda L. … [Read more...] about Why Does My Crotch Get So Sore on a Trainer?
Intermittent Fasting and Risk for Heart Disease
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study of more than 20,000 U.S. adults, average age 48 years, found that those who limited their eating to a period of less than eight hours a day had almost double the risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those who ate meals over 12-16 hours per day (Abstract P192 presented March 18, 2024 at the American Heart Association … [Read more...] about Intermittent Fasting and Risk for Heart Disease
Eating Carbohydrates Before Lifting Weights Can Help You Lift Heavier Weights
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. It is well known that taking carbohydrates before and during endurance exercise helps to increase both speed and endurance. It is not as well known that taking carbohydrates before and during resistance training for strength can increase intensity and duration of workouts. A review of 21 randomized controlled studies that included 226 young adults (ages … [Read more...] about Eating Carbohydrates Before Lifting Weights Can Help You Lift Heavier Weights