It is fitting that the latest issue of Dr. Mirkin’s e-newsletter has a Q&A on exercising in the heat. Dear Dr. Mirkin:Â What pacing strategy should I use for races in hot weather? Start out significantly slower than you usually … Continue reading →
This bike is out of my price range and maybe this is a blessing. Steered wrong? Racers concerned about broken carbon steerer tubes from VeloNews by Zack Vestal A small but concentrated group of mid-Atlantic road racers have recently broken … Continue reading →
Salt for Warm Weather Exercise Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine May 2, 2010 This month, two major reports in medical journals claim that getting people to reduce their intake of salt will save lives, prevent heart attacks and … Continue reading →
Dear Dr. Mirkin: Won’t I be a better bicycle rider if I ride hard every day? If you exercise intensely when your muscles are sore, you put yourself at high risk for injury. The soreness you feel is from direct … Continue reading →