My friend and I are having a post ride debate about which is better for a cyclist, a fruit smoothie w/ yogurt or, a pre-made “protein drink” like those now offered by Monster and others. Are there any ingredients...
Read MoreMeasuring your sweat rate and sodium loss The reason we sweat is to regulate our internal body temperatures. If you are a heavy sweater, then it behooves you to find the amount of fluid you sweat during exercise and replace the...
Read MoreIncrease Your Speed Reserve Running a marathon using speed variations is valuable. Imagine running the marathon without cracking and with all the pleasure of doing it below your average speed for almost 2/3 of the race. If you...
Read MoreSome things to do if you experience cramps while on the bike If you experience cramps, a shotgun approach usually works best (also see Chris Carmichaels article in September 2013 issue of Road Bike Action). Reduce your...
Read MoreElectrolytes and Nutrients involved in Muscle Cramps Nitric Oxide Recent research suggests that a component of muscle cramps may be related to nitric oxide which dilates blood vessels and much more. Nitric oxide is abundant in...
Read MoreDK 200 Survival Tips How best to avoid & deal with hydration at the Dirty Kanza Riding a bicycle 200 miles on gravel is not something to be taken lightly. If everything goes well, you might ride across the finish line...
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Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts...
Read MoreThe Importance of Centenarians – Exercise, Muscles, and Longevity CENTENARIANS Functional centenarians represent an impressive example of successful healthy ageing. Ageing is a continuum of biological processes,...
Read MoreWith the 2019 Dakar Rally getting ready to kick off, I thought I would write a post about the 2018 Taste of Dakar event in Gold Point, Nevada. I initially got the call from Kellon Walch, who is co-driving with Robby Gordon in...
Read MoreA recent article in Science published by Burke and Hawley has made quite a splash in the sports nutrition world. However well it is written, a few key points are well worth looking at and how this really applies (or not) to the...
Read MoreFirst and foremost, I am convinced that maintaining the largest healthy lean muscle mass is central to overall human. Nature pre-programmed us to use our muscles and to permit our muscles to maintain its optimal mass and health....
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