By Coach John Hughes You’re unique. You’re similar to other riders in some ways and differ in other ways. In this series of Experiment of One columns I’m giving you a number of different anti-aging columns from which you can read the ones most applicable to the unique you. The first three columns were about physical and exercise factors. This week I present equally … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 4
1Training & Health
All Exercise Can Help to Lower High Blood Pressure
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A review of 270 controlled studies with a total of 15,827 participants found that all forms of exercise can help to lower high blood pressure: aerobic exercise, resistance strength training, combined aerobic and resistance training, high-intensity interval training and isometric exercise training (Br J Sports Med, 2023;57(20):1317–1326). Surprisingly, … [Read more...] about All Exercise Can Help to Lower High Blood Pressure
Reader’s Declaration About Exercise Applies to Cycling — and More
By Kevin Kolodziejski “Get deep, go fast,” I always say to my cycling companions. Well . . . not really. If truth be told, I’ve never even said it to them once. I know giving unsolicited cycling advice, especially on serious group rides — and especially if it’s condescending — is more than a faux pas. It can cause mid-ride ostracism. I know because I … [Read more...] about Reader’s Declaration About Exercise Applies to Cycling — and More
Quick Tip: Figuring Out Your Dominant Leg
By Rick Schultz Here are several quick ways to check which is your dominant leg. Looking through the recent Question of the Week had me thinking of a quick way to determine which of your legs is dominant. During bike fitting, I need to know this as a possible reason for pains in their lower body due to irregular pedaling (caused by muscle imbalance). Figuring it out … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Figuring Out Your Dominant Leg
Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 3
By Coach John Hughes “Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.” — Mark Twain You’re unique. You’re similar to other riders in some ways and differ in other ways. In this series of Experiment of One columns I’m giving you a number of different anti-aging columns from which you can read the ones most applicable to the unique you. Anti-Aging: Experiment … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Experiment of One, pt. 3