Live The Active Life

Image via WikipediaAnyone who has exercised on a regular basis has probably assumed that the exercise was helping their heart, but might not think that it can actually “sculpt” it. Well, a recent article suggests just that. Researchers found a distinct structural effect on the shape of the hearts of those who did [...]

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Last Saturday I did my first century ride in almost three years. I did a detailed recap of the ride here and I also talked about preparing for the ride here. What I’d like to do now is discuss the post workout aspect and how important I believe proper nutrition is. While [...]

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This coming Saturday I will do my first century ride in almost three years. Since it has been a while since I’ve ridden 100 miles in one day I want to make sure that I am as prepared as possible. Based on my experience, about 15 centuries, I know that there are a few key [...]

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This week was very busy once again so workout time was at a premium, especially during the week. Once again I concentrated on aerobic exercise and didn’t get any weightlifting in.
Cycling
This was my best cycling week so far this year. I only rode 4 days but one of those days was my longest [...]

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With Spring upon us and the weather warming, many of us who ride bikes will be doing longer rides. Before we head out on the roads there are a few things that we should do to make sure that the ride is as enjoyable as possible.
In my mind, a long ride as anything over fifty [...]

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