In this post we present evidence that shows clearly that cycling really does help to fight aging. The findings suggest that it is possible to fight aging with cycling. And with other types of exercise too, of course. Related Post: The Best Cycling Workouts for Longevity: Why Zone 2 Might Be the Most Powerful Ride of Your Life Related Post: How to Get Bike Fit: Complete Bike … [Read more...]
How to Modify Your Bike to Cycle with Thumb Arthritis (CMC Arthritis) or De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
This post is about how to modify your bike to cycle with thumb arthritis (CMC arthritis) . This kind of arthritis causes pain while cycling, especially while using your thumbs to change gears. Many cyclists (including me) eventually develop a common type of thumb arthritis, called CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis. Since getting my diagnosis, I have modified my bike to make it … [Read more...]
5 Doctor’s Tips to Start Cycling Again after Knee Replacement Surgery
If you are scheduled to have total knee replacement surgery, one of the most common questions cyclists ask is: can I still ride a bike after the surgery? The short answer is yes. In fact, riding a bike is actually a great form of physical therapy following knee replacement surgery. For many people, knee replacement is a sensible option. If you are suffering from pain … [Read more...]
Aging and Cycling: 8 Tips to Help You to Keep Your Edge Through the Years
Cycling is a sport that knows no age limits, and many riders continue to enjoy the thrill of the open road well into their golden years. As we age, however, maintaining peak performance can become more challenging. In this post, we'll explore the ways in which aging can impact your cycling abilities and provide valuable tips on how to keep your edge through the years. We offer … [Read more...]
Science Shows HIIT on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging – And We Show You How to Do it
Science has clearly shown the extraordinary benefits of interval training (also known as High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT) to fight aging. Specifically, it has shown the most impressive anti-aging results in older people who do HIIT on stationary bikes. Aging is inevitable, but you can start using interval training on a stationary bike today to fight aging! One … [Read more...]
