Mountain Biking is Good for Our Youth
Engaging in regular physical activity is good for both the physical and mental health of our children. Most people don’t realize that unhealthy lifestyle habits… Read More »Mountain Biking is Good for Our Youth
truPhys
The mission of truPhys is to construct a bridge between the common public and health information published in well-ranked, peer reviewed scientific journals, with the foundational intention to educate.
The Therapeutic Value of THCV
In the world of cannabis medicine, CBD is trending and research supporting its medicinal claims is consistently growing. But among the familiar compounds found in… Read More »The Therapeutic Value of THCV
Cannabis and Performance
Let’s face it… pot is in the political spotlight and the needs of the many are winning. As worldly clinicians tout the legitimacy of its… Read More »Cannabis and Performance
The Psychological Influences of Arm Pump
We’ve spoken about this topic before, and for good reason. Have you ever rock climbed? How about mountain biked or participated in motocross? You’ve probably… Read More »The Psychological Influences of Arm Pump
SSRIs for Anxiety: The Wrong Prescription?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the newest and most widely used class of antidepressants on the market today. Furthermore, they are prescribed for more than… Read More »SSRIs for Anxiety: The Wrong Prescription?
Crank Up the Tunes! How Music Enhances Performance
A wealth of scientific study supports the claim that music enhances performance, having a beneficial influence on mental and physiological outcomes during exercise. What is… Read More »Crank Up the Tunes! How Music Enhances Performance
24-Hours in the Old Pueblo: A Photo Essay
I had a great time at the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, and that’s most certainly an understatement. Albeit my first experience at the… Read More »24-Hours in the Old Pueblo: A Photo Essay
Construction Zone Racing: The Team Life
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a part of a team? Do you already know? In January 2017, I had the… Read More »Construction Zone Racing: The Team Life
“Gluten Free” Won’t Make You Faster!
For those without clinically-diagnosed celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), going gluten-free may not exactly be the most healthy decision. This statement is supported… Read More »“Gluten Free” Won’t Make You Faster!
Mountain Biking is Good for Your Heart!
More words on Singletracks.com (I love writing for them!) The cardiovascular improvements associated with exercise are well-known, but what exactly are they, and what makes… Read More »Mountain Biking is Good for Your Heart!