By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Four interesting studies supporting the benefits of physical activity have appeared in recent medical journals: Activity level and lifespan: The Women’s Health Initiative Objective Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health study (OPACH) followed 5,446 women, 63 and older, for more than eight years (J of Aging and Physl Activ, Aug 24, 2022). The…
Coach John Hughes Dehydration hurts performance, right? Not necessarily. But don’t ignore it. Pro racers ride so hard their guts can’t absorb enough fluid to replace all that they sweat out. Race rules may restrict when a rider can get a bottle toward the end of a stage. Although somewhat dehydrated, the pros sprint quite…
By Kevin Kolodziejski You may feel I’m prying, but in an effort to better you and your pedaling I’m asking: “What’s your number-one source of happiness?” While you consider that question (and maybe even my insolence), I’ll tell you about how I answered when asked exactly that one day in a classroom setting.
By Coach John Hughes Nutrition for gravel rides is similar to nutrition for other endurance rides, with these differences: Riding rough roads takes more energy per mile. One study on The Effect of Cycling-specific Vibrations on Neuromuscular Performance tested 30 trained cyclists. The study found “Oxygen consumption (+2.7%) and heart rate (+5%–7%) increased significantly in…
By Diane Carter, RN, MSN, FAAN It is important to take special precautions as you approach an older walker from behind. This is because these walkers are often less aware of their surroundings as they walk than younger people. Currently, there are 54.1 million people in this country over 65. One in three of people…
