In this interview with an experienced cardiac nurse, we break down the heart health risks cyclists should understand, especially as we get older. You’ll learn the clear difference between AFib (often manageable) and VFib (a medical emergency), why endurance athletes can be more prone to AFib, and how to reduce risk with smart, consistent training and better habits around hydration, sleep, stress, alcohol, and caffeine. We also cover what to do if you feel palpitations on a ride, i...
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In this interview with an experienced cardiac nurse, we break down the heart health risks cyclists should understand, especially as we get older. You’ll learn the clear difference between AFib (often manageable) and VFib (a medical emergency), why endurance athletes can be more prone to AFib, and how to reduce risk with smart, consistent training and better habits around hydration, sleep, stress, alcohol, and caffeine. We also cover what to do if you feel palpitations on a ride, i...
Training sessions that make masters cyclist faster climbers
Velo Performance Cycling Podcast
10 minutes
1 year ago
Training sessions that make masters cyclist faster climbers
What's the point of training, Why don't we just ride our bikes to get fit? From experience coaching master cyclists and myself using the methods I'm just about to talk about they are all stronger, faster better climbers than anyone who "Just rides their bikes" If you want to improve your average speed over longer distances and climb hills faster stay tuned My core focus in my own training and the cyclists I coach is to Grow strength Increase Vo2 Max Increase lactate Threshold&...
Velo Performance Cycling Podcast
In this interview with an experienced cardiac nurse, we break down the heart health risks cyclists should understand, especially as we get older. You’ll learn the clear difference between AFib (often manageable) and VFib (a medical emergency), why endurance athletes can be more prone to AFib, and how to reduce risk with smart, consistent training and better habits around hydration, sleep, stress, alcohol, and caffeine. We also cover what to do if you feel palpitations on a ride, i...
