by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. At some time, one out of three cyclists suffers serious knee pain (Am J Sports Med, 2010 Dec;38(12):2494-501). It often occurs with a new bike, upon returning to cycling after a long hiatus, or when you are trying to increase either your intensity or your mileage. If your knee starts to hurt while you are on your bike, stop riding and try to find out the … [Read more...] about Knee Pain in Cyclists
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Is Zwift good for beginners?
QUESTION: Is Zwift good for beginners? I know it has a lot of racing and workouts, and those seem difficult. I have access to a Wahoo Core smart trainer because my roommate doesn't mind me using his, and he says my bike will fit on it. I just want to get in some basic exercise and thought it might be more fun than just pedaling and listening to music. - Mark P ANSWER: Zwift … [Read more...] about Is Zwift good for beginners?
Anti-Aging: Interval or Fartlek for Longevity?
By Coach John Hughes I wrote a recent column on Anti-Aging: Interval Training Increases Longevity. This column explains how to do intensity exercise. For many riders intervals sound like “no pain, no gain.” No worries! I explain in this column Why ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Is Wrong. And intensity training to increase your longevity doesn’t necessarily mean structured intervals. … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Interval or Fartlek for Longevity?
How to Keep the Elephant Off the Ebike
By Stan Purdum The Stark County (Ohio) Bicycle Club offers group rides every day of the year. Some get canceled because of rain or inclement weather, but most happen, and if you live in or near that county, joining the club provides many opportunities to ride with others. And the rides are designated Class A, Class B, Class C, etc. by pace so that members can choose ones … [Read more...] about How to Keep the Elephant Off the Ebike
Anti-Aging: Interval Training Increases Longevity
By Coach John Hughes Multiple studies describe the benefits of intensity training for older adults. This column describes the research and benefits. A future column will describe how to do intensity training and have sample workouts. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) “The recent enthusiasm for interval-based exercise can be traced to research … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Interval Training Increases Longevity