By Sheri Rosenbaum Skratch Labs Skratch Labs recently introduced several new products and flavors to their sports energy drink and fuel line. I’ve used several of the company’s products for years and welcomed the opportunity to test some new items. The items listed below are available online or retail; however, your LBS may not carry all the flavors or variations in … [Read more...] about Skratch Hydration Mix, Energy Chew and Bar Review
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All Exercise is Good, and Vigorous Exercise is Better
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. An analysis of more than 36,861 deaths in a study of 403,681 participants found that the greater the proportion of vigorous exercise to total exercise, the less likely a person was to die from a heart attack, die from cancer, or die from any cause during the 10 study years (JAMA Intern Med, 2021;181(2):203–211). The U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines … [Read more...] about All Exercise is Good, and Vigorous Exercise is Better
Anti-Aging Ask the Coach: How to Train for Endurance
By Coach John Hughes Joe Lowry writes, “I’m 64 years old, in good health and have been physically active including riding bikes off and on my entire adult life. I have been riding for about two months and built up to riding 28 miles at an average speed of 14.5 mph. I ride the long ride 1 time per week with shorter rides of 15 to 20 miles 2 times per week at the … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging Ask the Coach: How to Train for Endurance
Hydrating Like the Pros
By Coach John Hughes I recently watched a flat stage of the Tour de France. 40C (104F) and the tarmac was softening. As if racing in the heat weren’t enough, the sticky tarmac makes the racing harder. The highs have been around 100F in the Denver area. We start our rides at 7 a.m. when it’s in the low 70s. The pros start in the afternoon! Looking back the race was decided … [Read more...] about Hydrating Like the Pros
A Little Tech from The Tour de France
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley It wouldn’t be right to jump into today’s topic without first thanking you all for the outstanding comments over the past two episodes of Tech Talk. No other online magazine, or YouTube channel has a more dedicated, experienced or knowledgeable audience and we appreciate you adding so much value. If you missed the two stories, here’s part … [Read more...] about A Little Tech from The Tour de France