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...]
Research Shows that Cycling Makes Your Brain Grow
A research study out of Finland confirms what all cyclists know intuitively – cycling is good for our brains. In fact, cycling makes your brain grow. This research study compared four groups of rats: rats doing sustained aerobic exercise; rats doing no exercise; rats doing high-intensity interval training; and rats doing resistance training. The results were very encouraging … [Read more...]
Can Cycling Cause Penis Numbness, Erectile Dysfunction, and Prostate Cancer?
Many male cyclists worry that cycling may cause them to experience penis numbness, erectile dysfunction, and even prostate cancer. In this post, we draw on the expertise of eminent urologist and Iron Man Dr. Anthony Koupparis to address those concerns. We think you will find this post mostly reassuring. We also offer suggestions to avoid penis numbness and related problems, in … [Read more...]
