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?
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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
Bed Rotting Is Bad ‘Cycology’
By Kevin Kolodziejski Here’s a surefire way to make your head ache as if you’re in the midst of a pulsating migraine that’s triggered a good deal of nausea and a little bit of vomiting. Write anything or attempt to write anything that’s complete, comprehensive, exhaustive. Anything that’s all-encompassing. You’d think I’d far rather finger the keyboard lightly than … [Read more...] about Bed Rotting Is Bad ‘Cycology’
What Can I Do if Squats Hurt My Knees?
QUESTION: For winter training, I use weight machines a couple of times a week for my core and upper body, but I've had difficulty with squats and leg presses. Even body-weight squats hurt my knees. Are there other ways to build my quads? -- Nels W. RBR REPLIES: First, make sure you're doing squats in good form. See if you can find a certified strength and … [Read more...] about What Can I Do if Squats Hurt My Knees?