Cycling
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Useful training, nutrition and injury information specific to road and mountain biking.
truPhys previously published a comprehensive article discussing the mechanisms behind physiological body temperature maintenance, the positives and negatives of training in hot environments, and how carefully doing so can benefit performance. But what about the winter months? Unless you live south of the equator in a country such as New…
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Co-author: Dr. John “Jack” Azevedo, PhD, California State University, Chico The 2017 Monster Energy Supercross season has started. This past weekend, Ken Roczen took a well-earned first place finish at the season opener in Anaheim, CA. If you’re a follower of Supercross and watched the main event, you probably also noticed…
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Do you participate in a sport that requires a year-round training plan? Or, are you just someone that loves to do something that you incorporate into your daily lifestyle, regardless of the season? If so, have you ever wondered if there is a threshold… can you do too much of the…
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Last October, I had the pleasure of giving a seminar on ulnar neuropathy and arm pump for members of the Gravity Riders Organization of Arizona (GROAZ). What a cool experience, and a necessary topic to discuss! Both conditions are fairly prevalent in mountain biking, especially for riders that participate in enduro…
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First, I’ve very much enjoy writing for Singletracks.com. It’s a great opportunity to provide some real science to an audience that deserves it. My latest article: You Need to Wear Body Armor: The History of Mountain Biking Injuries. It’s definitely appropriate. I’ve sustained some pretty decent bodily damage because I choose to incorporate cycling…
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Got a case of the rainy season blues? Do you experience anxiety and restlessness if it is too hot to stay active in the summer? You’re not alone. Many folks experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a clinically-recognized, cyclic mood disorder that may occur during the winter or off-seasons months. But, aside…
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Our Red Bull Rampage article was featured on Singletracks.com! Check it out on our site (scroll down), or there – whichever you prefer! Psyche and injury are undoubtedly connected. Throw in the stresses associated with an intense sporting event and a fine line develops between victory and a potentially deleterious disaster. Red Bull Rampage is…
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Phoenix. It’s hot. Sometimes, it’s hot and humid (thank you, monsoon season). The summer sun strikes your skin with the warmth akin to a burning campfire – when you sit just too close and feel the hair or clothing on your legs begin to singe from the heat. But unlike a fire,…
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Ergogenic \ˌər-gə-ˈje-nik\ adjective: To enhance or improve physical performance and recovery, as in ergogenic aid. Greek: ergon, to work. People are always searching a way to boost their performance. Over the past decade, the news has been littered with stories about professional athletes’ reliance on performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) to get ahead, legal or…
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A motocross rider will average 95% of their maximum heart rate during a race. That’s somewhere around 180-195 bpm, depending on the age and fitness of the individual. Demanding a seriously high output from the heart for anywhere between 15 and 40 minutes will generate a serious amount of physical…
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