by Arnie Baker The human body is about 25 percent efficient. Said differently, roughly three-quarters of the energy used to power muscles is lost as heat. To avoid overheating, the body must get rid of this excess heat. As the body heats, more blood flows to the skin to improve heat loss. … [Read more...] about Thermal Threshold
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REGGIE Classy Camo Jersey, Classy Pink Bibs and Full Gas Socks Review
by Sheri Rosenbaum Classy Camo Jersey Hot! Fun, unique design – Feminine without being too girlieItalian fabric is breathable and comfortable even in hot, humid tempsFast fit is great for curvy body typesLonger sleeve length provides more coverage3 rear pockets and one zipper security pocket for ample storageFull zip for easy on/offSilicon hem keeps jersey … [Read more...] about REGGIE Classy Camo Jersey, Classy Pink Bibs and Full Gas Socks Review
Eat, Race, Win Lessons from the Tour de France
By Coach John Hughes Simon Yates just won his second stage of the 2019 Tour de France, stage 15, on the Prat d’Albis (12 km at 6.9%). Three days earlier he had won stage 12. Yates races on the Mitchelton–Scott team, an Australian team that was previously the Orica-Scott team. … [Read more...] about Eat, Race, Win Lessons from the Tour de France
Hardly Working
by Scott Martin Had my employee performance evaluation the other day. I hate to brag, but my rating fell somewhere between “meets expectations” and “keeps chair warm.” My supervisor and I did the usual dance about duties and contributions, global competencies and focus areas, blah-blah-blah and yadda-yadda-yadda. Bottom line: I get to stay out of the unemployment … [Read more...] about Hardly Working
Why Interval Training Works
by Arnie Baker, M.D. Intervals—periods of higher-intensity work interspersed with periods of lower-intensity work—are a common training technique and have been used by a variety of endurance athletes to improve performance for over 100 years. Many cyclists benefit by changing their training. Past training results in physiologic strengths and weakness. Training … [Read more...] about Why Interval Training Works