By Arnie Baker, MD Hydration Key Points Adequate hydration is crucial to athletic performance.Keep fluids handy. Begin training or events hydrated. The longer the event, the more important it is to keep up with fluid losses. For single-day events: Aim to drink 16 ounces (2 cups, 500 milliliters, 1 standard waterbottle) per hour while exercising moderately or in … [Read more...] about Cycling and Hydration, a Guide
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Sponeed Men’s Cycling Shorts Review
By Stan Purdum Years ago, I purchased a pair of inexpensive bicycle shorts that were so uncomfortable that I discarded them after a couple of rides and vowed to wear only shorts from major cycling brands. But over the last several months, I noticed low-cost shorts from Sponeed, a company I’d never heard of, showing up in several articles with titles like “Best Cycling Shorts … [Read more...] about Sponeed Men’s Cycling Shorts Review
Recovery Nutrition for Cyclists
By Coach John Hughes Arnie Baker, M.D. wrote a good column on Cycling Nutrition: How to Eat After Rides. I’ve coached at camps with Dr. Baker and have several of his books. His key points are: Refueling after exercise is a proven recovery strategy.The sooner the better. Refueling during exercise is best.Prompt refueling benefits both endurance and strength … [Read more...] about Recovery Nutrition for Cyclists
A Clever Invention: the Amazing Chain Lift Tool
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Cycling fans received the worst news last week. Both the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) in Dallas, Texas this year, and the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Traditionally these Spring cycling festivals are where the bike industry debuts all its new toys. Without them, … [Read more...] about A Clever Invention: the Amazing Chain Lift Tool
Can Intense Exercise Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack?
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. The American Heart Association has cautioned that, “Exercise, particularly when performed by unfit individuals, can acutely increase the risk of sudden cardiac death and acute myocardial infarction in susceptible people” (Circulation, Feb 26, 2020). The authors cite more than 300 scientific articles showing that exercising excessively long and intensely … [Read more...] about Can Intense Exercise Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack?