Respecting Cortisol – WSJ Article “Teens Stay Up All Night, Sleep All Day”
Respecting Cortisol – WSJ Article “… Teens Stay Up All Night, Sleep All Day” Ms. Friedman, wrote a...
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How the Coronavirus Has Disrupted World Cycling Events
How the Coronavirus Has Disrupted World Cycling Events The recent Coronavirus spread has caught the world by surprise. Major events and gatherings are being cancelled, millions of children are out of school, crippling the travel...
Read MoreSmoothies or a Protein Drink post workout?
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 MoreMuscle Cramps and Cycling – 6
Measuring 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
Increase 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 MoreMuscle Cramps and Cycling – 5
Some 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...
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Electrolytes 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 MoreDirty Kanza Gravel Riding Survival Tips
DK 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 – Estrogen, Insulin, and Exercise
Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts...
Read MoreThe Importance of Centenarians – Exercise, Muscles, and Longevity
The 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 MoreTaste of Dakar 2018
With 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...
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