By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. The training principles that improve performance in competitive athletes can be used by all exercisers, even those who have never exercised previously, and can help to prevent heart attacks and prolong lives. … [Read more...] about All Exercisers Can Gain Health Benefits from Elite Training Methods
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Cycling Nutrition: How to Eat During Rides
By Arnie Baker, MD Consider for a moment a typical American workday: You work three hours in the morning, have a 15-minute coffee break, take 30 to 60 minutes for lunch, and work for four hours in the afternoon, with another 15-minute break. You consume 500 calories for breakfast and 1,000 calories during lunch and work breaks. You drink many glasses of water, coffee, or … [Read more...] about Cycling Nutrition: How to Eat During Rides
Full Circle: Recollections of a Bicycle Ride Through the New York Finger Lakes Region
By William C. Fischer Today, on Memorial Day, I bicycled fifty-six miles with my friend. We have been biking and skiing together for over fourteen years. I'm fifty-four, he is fifty-one. We have seen our children grow up, our marriages grow full, and our bellies grow large - that is why we started to bike. We have shared success and failure. We have enjoyed thrills, suffered … [Read more...] about Full Circle: Recollections of a Bicycle Ride Through the New York Finger Lakes Region
4 Things To Do to Prevent Upper Body Fatigue / Pain
By Coach John Hughes RBR reader John Meiers writes, “Being fairly new to road cycling (couple of years) and starting late in life at 65 I am finding my wrists are turning out to be a weak spot in cycling. Have my road bicycle on a rear wheel trainer indoors for the winter. Is there any information about making my wrists stronger?” … [Read more...] about 4 Things To Do to Prevent Upper Body Fatigue / Pain
Phunkshun Wear Neck Gaiter and Hoodieclava Review
By Sheri Rosenbaum The Most Versatile Piece of Gear for under $30 I don’t think there’s a more versatile piece of clothing than a neck gaiter. They are great for keeping you warm and controlling your body temperature when biking, hiking, skiing or even out running errands. Wear it at the beginning of a cold ride and as the temperature warms up or you do, simply slide it … [Read more...] about Phunkshun Wear Neck Gaiter and Hoodieclava Review