With that giant green and blue blob boiling on the weather doppler, you may be pondering alternatives to a rain-soaked bike ride on Saturday. Here are two suggestions:
Metabolic Efficiency Clinic at Real Rehab:
Metabolic efficiency is quickly becoming adopted by professional and age group athletes as well as by people looking to enhance their health through better nutrition and exercise strategies. During the summer I worked with the folks at Real Rehab to adjust my diet and exercise routine to preferentially burn fats over carbohydrates. The result has been less gastric distress during longer rides, and a leaner body.
Saturday November 14, 8 AM to 12 PM.
Real Rehab is located in Northgate at 9725 3rd Ave NE Suite 100
Métier Grand Opening Celebration: Check out the new Capitol Hill digs of the former Herriott Sports Performance, sample food or beverage from the café, and check out the retail and fitness offerings.
Saturday November 14, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Métier is located at 1017 East Union.
The print version of yesterday's Wall Street Journal (Tuesday October 9, 2007, page D 1) has an article describing an emerging trend that the number of senior athletes (defined as athletes over 40) is growing, and so is interest in sports medicine tailored for these athletes.
A few years ago, an Outside magazine article about bone health caught my eye. The article begins with a story about a fit middle aged cycling enthusiast who had had borderline osteoporosis.
As discussed in other posts, evidence shows that fitness programs that rely heavily on non-impact sports like cycling can adversely affect bone health and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Cross training that incorporates weight lifting, resistance training, and activities like jogging that jar the skeletal system are an essential component of a long-term health program, especially for athletes in their…
Just ask Floyd: This stuff is so powerful it makes DNA doping look low tech. During the 2006 Tour de France doping scandal involving Floyd Landis, I blogged about how it's common knowledge that Jack Daniels is a performance enhancing drug. I've been on the lookout for custom formulations for recreational athletes ever since. I mean, who amongst us wouldn't…
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