by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 11, 2013 | Fitness
Will training for a triathalon make you a better cyclist? World-class triathletes are slower runners, swimmers and cyclists than athletes who compete in only one sport. A study from the University of Toulon-Var in France shows that swimming before cycling slows you...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Fitness
How can sled dogs run more than 100 miles a day for weeks on end, while humans couldn’t possibly recover from such abuse of their muscles? A study from Ohio State University shows why (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, August 2005). How long you can...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Fitness
Many body builders and weight lifters are overly concerned about what they eat and what food supplements they take. If you want to grow larger and stronger muscles, it helps to understand how food can help your training program. Just exercising does not grow large...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Fitness
The only advantage to exercising while carrying weights is that you can get more exercise while moving slowly. To strengthen your heart, you have to exercise vigorously enough to increase your heart rate at least 20 beats a minute above resting. How fast your heart...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 10, 2013 | Fitness
If you think you would enjoy jogging or running, here’s how to get started. First, check with your doctor and get a good pair of running shoes. Start out by jogging slowly until your legs feel heavy or hurt or you feel tired. Then stop for the day, even if you...
