By Kevin Kolodziejski Sometimes it’s needed, sometimes it’s not. But one thing’s for sure. Get really committed to cycling on any level and — at one time or another, for one reason or another — you’re going there. Over the top. My buddies still talk about the time we were training in the early spring and got soaked and chilled to the bone by a surprise rain … [Read more...] about You Can’t Go ‘Over the Top’ Eating Good Stuff
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Sleeping with Lights on and Not Getting Enough Sleep Both Increase Risk for Diabetes
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Sleeping with the lights on or a television set on for just one night raises blood sugar, heart rate and insulin resistance, all risk factors for diabetes (PNAS, March 14, 2022;119(12):e2113290119). Five to ten percent of the light can actually get through a closed eyelid. … [Read more...] about Sleeping with Lights on and Not Getting Enough Sleep Both Increase Risk for Diabetes
Anti-Aging: Value of Multi-component Physical Activities
By Coach John Hughes Note that the title is “Physical Activities” not “Exercises” because multi-component activities are more like activities of daily living than exercise programs. In a recent column I discussed Anti-Aging: New Exercise Recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition from the US Department of Health and Human … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Value of Multi-component Physical Activities
Follow-ups: Your “Chamois Shift” Suggestions & My Recovery
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week we were looking for solutions for RBRer Kenneth’s problem. As he rides, his chamois moves out of position eventually leaving one of his sit bones un-padded. Lots of roadies have saddle and shorts comfort issues so we thought we’d suggest a few for him and asked you to share yours. If you didn’t read that story, here’s the … [Read more...] about Follow-ups: Your “Chamois Shift” Suggestions & My Recovery
Can Intense Exercise Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack?
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. On March 20, 2022, a 44-year-old woman died of a heart attack after finishing the Los Angeles Charity Challenge Half Marathon of a little over 13 miles in just under four hours. However, this event does not mean that vigorous exercise causes heart attacks; in a fit person, vigorous exercise helps to prevent heart attacks. Heart attacks are not caused … [Read more...] about Can Intense Exercise Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack?