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Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

Do you feel old? Do take more easy day? Are you just tired all the time when training hard? HTFU- Science suggest in Middle age you should recover just like when you were in your 20s. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

It sure feels that way, but science doesn’t necessarily agree.

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

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Do post-workout ice baths help with the recovery of sore muscles?

I have used Ice Baths to help recover when I have two days of racing in a role. I always felt it had some merit as a recovery aid. Below is an article on some new research on when to use Ice Baths and when not to. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Do post-workout ice baths help with the recovery of sore muscles?

Do post-workout ice baths help with the recovery of sore muscles?

With the volatile U.S. election season behind us, let’s focus on an even more bewildering and divisive debate: post workout ice baths

Source: www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/do-post-workout-ice-baths-help-with-the-recovery-of-sore-muscles/article32926522/

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How (and How Not) to Refuel

I got a call yesterday from a friend asking me if their Paleo Diet could be negatively effecting their CX racing. Heck yes it will. CX racing uses a large component of Type II muscle fiber which uses Carbohydrates as its main energy source. Here is a good overview of some new research on refueling. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

How (and How Not) to Refuel

How (and How Not) to Refuel

Here‘s a primer on restocking the glycogen in your muscles after a hard workout.

Source: www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/how-and-how-not-to-refuel?utm_campaign=sharebutton

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Can delayed onset muscle soreness be avoided? – Cycling Weekly

So you raced this weekend and your legs are really sore, what do you do? This article is a good overview of the science of what is known. Have a little read and learn the secrets of getting faster. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Can delayed onset muscle soreness be avoided? – Cycling Weekly

Can delayed onset muscle soreness be avoided? – Cycling Weekly

We assess whether delayed onset muscle soreness is an avoidable part of training

Source: www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/training/can-delayed-onset-muscle-soreness-be-avoided-203452?utm_source=Facebook