By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Having blood triglyceride levels above 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) puts you at increased risk for a heart attack, stroke, or heart valve disease, even if your blood cholesterol levels are normal (Eur Heart J, Dec 2021;42(47):4791-4806). About 10 percent of North Americans suffer from high triglyceride levels. High triglycerides are often found in people who:• … [Read more...] about High Triglycerides Are a Major Risk Factor for Heart Attacks and Diabetes
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Benefits of Exercising for Both Endurance and Strength
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A systematic review of 18 studies found that combining aerobic exercise such as running, walking and cycling with resistance strength training helps older people to be more active and less likely to fall and hurt themselves, compared to those who did just aerobic or strength training alone. They become stronger, more coordinated, and have greater balance … [Read more...] about Benefits of Exercising for Both Endurance and Strength
Anti-Aging: How much Base Training?
By Coach John Hughes I’ve written three recent columns on how hard exercise increases longevity: Anti-Aging: Interval Training Increases Longevity.Anti-Aging: Interval or Fartlek for Longevity?6 Kinds of Intensity Training: Which One Is Best for You? Readers asked great questions: RBR reader Ron asks, “Really good info. Thanks. I was wondering how long (time) I … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: How much Base Training?
Anti-Aging: 9 Weight-Bearing Activities for Strong Bones
By Coach John Hughes I was riding uphill with a buddy in his early 70s. His front wheel kissed my rear wheel and he went down. We were only going about six mph and he just fell sideways … and broke his hip! He had been diagnosed with osteoporosis, which is significantly lower than normal bone density. He loved riding his bike, didn’t do much weight-bearing exercise and … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: 9 Weight-Bearing Activities for Strong Bones
What is touring on a bike?
By Stan Purdum QUESTION: What is touring on a bike? How is it different from just riding for recreation and exercise? Do you have to go a certain distance? - Timothy M RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: Bicycle touring refers to long-distance journeying by bike for vacation, adventure, sightseeing, exploration, pleasure, self-fulfillment, personal discovery, travel or almost any … [Read more...] about What is touring on a bike?