Think you’re hot stuff because you can hit 40 mph on descents? Well, here’s a humbling challenge for you: Try going as slow as possible without falling over. It’s harder than it sounds, and it’s a great way to improve your overall bike handling skills. Next time you’re out for a ride, find an empty…
Let’s face it: for many cyclists, the word “intervals” ranks right up there with “root canal” in terms of appeal. But what if I told you there’s a way to reap the benefits of interval training without the mental anguish of watching your bike computer tick down the seconds? Enter hill attacks. They’re intervals in…
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Everyone loses muscle size and strength with aging, to increase risk for disability, accidents, diseases, loss of independence and premature death (J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2018;9:3–19). Loss of muscle is called sarcopenia. You lose about 10 percent for each 10 years from age 50 to age 70, and about 15 percent per…
And Why You Probably Have No Clue to That Answer By Kevin Kolodziejski While I was wondering why the American Heart Association felt the need to coin a new medical term — Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome — the oddest of analogies occurred to me. That eating is like professional tag-team wrestling. The mind certainly makes weird leaps and…
One-legged pedaling is a powerful technique to smooth out your pedal stroke and increase overall cycling efficiency. It forces you to engage through the entire pedal rotation, not just the downstroke. Start on a flat road or on an indoor trainer. Unclip one foot and rest it on the frame or trainer. Begin pedaling with…
